LPN

Functions under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, interfacing with clinical services.  Plans, implements, directs and evaluates nursing care provided to all patients admitted to Brookdale.  Provides exceptional care to our patients through assessment, monitoring and communicating observations to the essential members of the treatment team. 

Responsibilities

The duties listed below reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. 

• Demonstrates respect and empathy towards patients and peers. 
• Assess psychological and medical issues, prioritizing and reporting to the proper clinical staff and leadership. 
• Complete medical and nutritional assessments upon admission, chemical dependency and suicide history, documenting all issues appropriately. 
• Administration of medications per Brookdale policies and procedures. 
• Promotes restoration of health, patient and family education and serves as a patient advocate. 
• Administers TB testing to patients in accordance with PA Department of Health and Brookdale policies. 
• Maintain, adhere to and promote infection control measures. 
• Provides patients with educational information.  
• Complies with all program policies and procedures as well as regulatory, Joint Commission, Department of Drug & Alcohol accreditation standards. 
• Coordinates emergency medical care for medical and psychiatric emergencies. 
• Works with multi-disciplinary team to resolve client issues, while also being able to work autonomously 
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.  
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

This is a part-time position that will work either 3pm-11pm or 11pm-7am.

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• Holds a current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania. 
• Is a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. 
• Current Basic Life Support required. 
• Preferred Qualification: 
• One (1) year of Nursing experience preferred, with exposure to treatment of chemical dependency. 

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That’s why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we’d be happy to consider your application.  

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. 

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/ 

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce. 

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.