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Behavioral Health Network Licensed Practical Nurse-Per Diem in Springfield, Massachusetts
LPN Location - 417 Liberty Street, Springfield, MA, 01104, United States Job Category - Nurse, Nonprofit - Social Services, Health Care Employee Type - Per-Diem Required Degree - 2 Year Degree Minimum Experience - 1 Year Contact information Name - Elaine Connor Phone - 413-657-0243 Email - elaine.connor@bhninc.org Description Use your nursing know-how to aid the mental health needs of adults in your Western Mass community! Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Per Diem LPN Nurse at Behavioral Health Network! As a Per Diem LPN, you will be able to care for the individuals that we serve in our Crisis Stabilization Units in Springfield, meeting their psychiatric needs. LPNs assist to provide a safe and healthy environment in the Crisis Stabilization Unit for those we serve. LPNs are exposed to many opportunities to learn as well as to share their own expertise! They are able to increase their knowledge of behavioral health conditions and how these conditions co-exist with other health conditions. LPNs work collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams and build skills in team consultation, sharing their medical expertise with other behavioral health team members. The Crisis Stabilization Unit is a safe, supervised, environment. Individuals served at CSU are provided a range of services including need assessments, groups, and one-on-one counseling. LPN Nurses at Behavioral Health Network have the following qualities: Flexible/ Per Diem LPN Pool Is a Massachusetts Licensed RN or LPN. (required) Maintain current licensure and certifications. (required) Have a basic understanding of mental illness, and appropriate pharmaceutical and psycho-educational treatment interventions. Have at least one year experience working within behavioral health, and one-year postgraduate experience in medical-surgical nursing. BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. Additional Information Reason for Opening - Replacement Schedule Days - Weekends Schedule (Days/Time) - Varied schedule weekends # of Hours Per Week - 8 Required Language - English