Lpn-Tss
Worcester, MA - USA
Job Summary
Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is a leading statewide provider of behavioral health services and a Certified Great Place to Work. Since 1938 BHN has helped individuals families and communities thrive through compassionate high-quality care and support. With deep roots in Western Massachusetts and a growing presence in communities throughout the state we are currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Transitional Support Services (TSS) team and help advance our mission of empowering people to live healthier more fulfilling lives.
What We Offer:
- Purpose-Driven Work Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals families and communities throughout Western Massachusetts.
- Professional Growth Access ongoing training mentorship career development and advancement opportunities across one of the regions largest behavioral health organizations.
- Supportive Team Culture Join a collaborative workplace guided by our HEART values: Humanity Empowerment Accountability Respect and Teamwork.
- Stability & Opportunity Build your career with a well-established organization serving Western Massachusetts since 1938.
- Comprehensive Benefits Generous PTO 403(b) educational assistance medical dental vision employee assistance programs and more.
- Certified Great Place to Work Work for an organization recognized for creating a positive and engaging employee experience.
What You Will Do:
- Provide compassionate person-centered practical nursing care to individuals receiving treatment in BHNs Transitional Support Services program under the direction of nursing and medical leadership.
- Collect and communicate information about each individuals health status symptoms needs and response to treatment to support safe and effective care planning.
- Implement nursing orders provide direct care and procedures within the LPN scope of practice and support consistent implementation of individualized plans of care.
- Complete health and nursing assessments progress notes medication records and other required clinical documentation thoroughly accurately and on time.
- Safeguard medications and required records monitor medication logs for accuracy and maintain compliance with applicable state federal DEA and organizational requirements.
- Educate individuals served and their families about health conditions treatment medications recovery wellness and prognosis reinforcing teaching provided by the Registered Nurse and treatment team.
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA 42 CFR Part 2 and BHN policy and communicate pertinent information through shift reports staff logs and the electronic medical record.
- Collaborate with medical and program leadership nursing staff clinicians families and external healthcare facilities to coordinate services and promote continuity of care.
- Serve as a nursing resource to individuals families and program staff and provide consultation education and in-service training as appropriate.
- Participate in staff meetings continuing education mandatory training quality-improvement activities and other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.
Who You Are:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Current unrestricted Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurse license required.
- At least one year of nursing experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to apply the nursing process and provide safe effective care to individuals and families in a structured treatment environment.
- Understanding of behavioral-health recovery and co-occurring conditions with the empathy and clinical judgment needed to support individuals with complex needs.
- Knowledge of medication safety clinical documentation confidentiality quality assurance utilization-review expectations and applicable ethical and legal standards.
- Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary caregivers advocate for individuals served and delegate appropriately within each team members training and scope.
- Two years of sobriety preferred when applicable to the candidates lived experience.
- Excellent assessment organization problem-solving interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills with proficiency using electronic records and agency technology.
- Ability to serve as essential staff and meet the physical requirements of the role including regular standing walking and sitting and lifting carrying pushing or pulling up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
We Hire for HEART!
Since 1938 BHN has delivered high-quality culturally responsive behavioral health care building deep roots in Western Massachusetts while expanding our impact in communities throughout the state. Our core valuesHumanity Empowerment Accountability Respect and Teamworkguide how we lead serve and support one another. If youre ready to bring your skills and experience to a mission-driven organization where your work can make a meaningful difference wed love to hear from you.
Pay Range: $32.00-$37.50
About Company
BHN is a statewide behavioral health provider in Massachusetts helping people facing mental health, substance use, and developmental challenges live full lives.