Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Nursing Home Behavioral Health, Full-Time (Day Shift)

Responsibilities:

• Gathers relevant patient information pertinent for the nursing assessment and assists the BS-C in developing and modifying the plan of care.
• Model and reinforce IBP strategies during routine care (ADLs, toileting, bathing, meals, transitions).
• Use agreed-upon scripts and de-escalation steps
• support early identification of triggers and warning signs.
• Support collection of objective behavior data (frequency, duration, antecedents, consequences) using approved tools.
• Coach peers informally at the bedside (with G-BSC guidance) and help orient inexperienced staff to resident-specific IBP strategies
• Participate in huddles/case conferences as assigned
• relay frontline observations that inform plan updates.
• SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:
• Maintain resident dignity, privacy, and safety
• follow all NCF policies and regulatory standards.
• Assists the BS-C in implementing patient/significant others' teaching plans.

Credentials:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (Required)
• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse, issued by a program for practical nursing accredited by the PA State Board of Nursing.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• CPR Certification required within 30 days of hire.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience: •1+ years One (1) year of hospital/clinical experience