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Wesley Family Services
Psychiatric Nurse School-Based LPN
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$65,024 / year median in Pennsylvania
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Psychiatric Nurse School-Based LPN Wesley Family Services - 3.1 Monroeville, PA Job Details Full-time $26 - $30 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Pet insurance Qualifications School experience Nursing Psychiatry Driver's License LPN Full Job Description Job Summary Wesley Family Services is hiring for a Psychiatric Nurse-LPN at our Monroeville, PA location. The purpose of this job is to provide nursing services to students/clients. In this position, the incumbent will use medical/clinical skills to assist with removing medically-related barriers to academic and behavioral progress of the students/clients. This position follows an academic school year calendar (10 months with summers off however paid throughout the summer); Optional Extended School Year program in July; Monday-Friday schedule; Weekends and Holidays Off Responsibilities and Duties (full description available at https://wfspa.org )
- Conducts mental health/nursing assessments as required by regulation and according to nursing best practice
- Provides nursing care and treatment to clients/students including: physical and behavioral health evaluations, mental status examinations, medication management, consultation to staff and families, physical examinations, ordering diagnostic testing, developing treatment plan and supporting doctors in prescribing medications or other therapies
- Work with interdisciplinary team, integrating behavioral and physical health elements into the treatment approach
- Act in compliance with nursing licensure regulations and best practices, including maintenance of complete, accurate and timely medical record keeping
- Administers medications using nursing standards of practice and following program level procedures and ensures that medications are stored in accordance with agency policy
- Monitors lab results.