Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN Geri Psych

Tufts Medicine • Part-time • Medford, Massachusetts, United States of America • 1m ago

MelroseWakefield Healthcare is a coordinated system of hospitals, physician practices and community-based services providing care for communities throughout north suburban Boston. We are distinguished by the range of clinical care and services we provide locally for the continuum of care in clinical collaboration with Tufts Medical Center, as well as an affiliation with the Lawrence Memorial. Our focus is simple: a better approach to providing health care, we bring together top-quality primary, emergency and specialty care, locally. Everything you and your family need, right in your neighborhood to be your best healthy.

Hours: Part - Time / 32 hours a week / Day -Evenings

Job Description

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of psychiatric diseases and appropriate treatment modalities.
Consistently utilizes psychotherapeutic interventions to assist patients to regain or improve their previous coping abilities and prevent further disability in collaboration with the other team members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Participates in identifying at-risk behavior as dictated by patient’s clinical condition to include suicidal, homicidal, seizure, pain, fall, elopement, other risk factors as defined by patient’s clinical condition.
In collaboration with the other team members of the multi-disciplinary team, consistently utilizes psychotherapeutic interventions to assist patients to regain or improve their previous coping abilities and prevent further disability. Use of validation, cueing, and re-direction techniques.
Ensures the safety of both staff and patients on the Medical-Psychiatric Unit by recognizing the signs and symptoms of aggressive self-destructive behaviors and implementing appropriate measures to provide a safe environment.
Provides special patient precautions according to policy, including safety checks, close observation, suicide precautions, and constant observation 1:1.
Recognizes and reports any signs of suicidal ideation to RN for assessment. Maintains correct procedure for unit and patient searches.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited and/or approved practical nurse program. Current license as a practical nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Current certification in CPR required.
2-4 years experience in health-care and nursing services experience strongly preferred. Will train on the job if needed.
Good interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to work with detailed, confidential material, computer experience required.

What We Offer:

Competitive salaries & benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that start on day one.
403(b) retirement plans with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Free on-campus parking
Guaranteed hours and set schedules.
Professional Growth opportunities

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.

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