Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN- Interventional Psychiatry, Harrington Hospital

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Interventional Psychiatry, Harrington Hospital - 40 Hours, Days
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** Exemption Status:
** Non-Exempt
** Hiring Range:**$23.28 - $41.90
** Schedule Details:
** Monday through Friday
** Scheduled

Hours:

** 8am-4pm (shifts may vary)
** Shift:
** 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
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* Hours:

** 40
* * Cost Center:
** 25080 - 4220 Interventional Psychiatry This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.# #
** Everyone Is a Caregiver
** At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other.

And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

The staff Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), under the supervision of the Nurse Director or designee, is responsible for the nursing care of assigned patients, and to prescribe, delegate and coordinate the patient care administered by staff. Included in such responsibility is the goal of assisting patients to move as rapidly, uneventfully and safely through their hospitalization period.

I. Major Responsibilities:  
1. Uses Nursing process to assess and plan care.  
2. Effectively performs Nursing tasks utilizing policy and procedure.  
3. Functions effectively in all urgent and emergent situations.  
4. Delegates effectively.  
5. Coordinates exchange of information between staff, physicians and administration.  
6. Manages the dynamics of changing flow and acuity of the unit.

II. Position

Qualifications:

License/Certification/

Education:

Required:

1. Graduation and training from an accredited school of nursing with current license by the Massachusetts B.O.R.N. American Heart Association or equivalent B.L.S. certification for health care provider required upon hire or during orientation.

Experience/

Skills:

Preferred:  1. A minimum of one year of general medical-surgical experience is preferred.
* UMass-Harrington Hospital has a broad scope of behavioral health services, both inpatient and outpatient, including adult and pediatric mental health, addiction, partial hospital programs, and crisis services.  The Outpatient Nursing division is involved in all aspects of treatment as part of a multidisciplinary team approach.
*** Position Summary
** The Interventional Psychiatry LPN provides direct clinical support for advanced psychiatric treatments, including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), esketamine therapy, and long-acting injectable (LAI) medications. This role involves treatment administration, patient monitoring, education, documentation, and close collaboration with psychiatric providers to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care.
** Key Responsibilities
**** Clinical Treatment Administration
*** Administer Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatments according to established protocols and provider orders
* Prepare, administer, and monitor patients receiving esketamine therapy in compliance with REMS requirements
* Administer long-acting injectable psychiatric medications per provider orders and best practice standards
* Ensure accurate treatment setup, dosing verification, and equipment operation
** Patient Monitoring & Safety
*** Monitor patients before, during, and after treatments for side effects, adverse reactions, and changes in mental or physical status
* Obtain and document vital signs and required assessments per protocol
* Respond appropriately to emergent situations and escalate concerns to providers as needed
* Maintain a calm, supportive environment for patients undergoing interventional treatments
** Patient Education & Support
*** Educate patients on treatment procedures, expectations, side effects, and post-treatment instructions
* Provide reassurance and therapeutic communication to reduce anxiety and promote adherence
* Serve as a point of contact for patient questions related to treatments
** Documentation &…