Licensed Practical Nurse II

6 months ago

Tewksbury, United States Commonwealth of Massachusetts Full time

General Summary

The Department of Mental Health, Tewksbury Hospital is seeking a highly motivated LPN to work with resilient patients navigating their journey on the road to recovery.

This is an open and continuous posting for full-time and part-time positions on multiple shifts

1st shift 7:00am-3:30pm

2nd shift 3:00pm-11:30pm

3rd shift 11:15pm-7:15am

Employees in this position will be required to perform "mandatory overtime.

PLEASE NOTE: This position offers an additional $4.00 per hour area differential 

Base salary does not include shift differential Full time 40 hours per week, days off are every other weekend with varied days off during the week

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities (These duties and responsibilities are not all inclusive)

Provides nursing care for patients by following professional, hospital, departmental and certification standards in order to maintain quality care. Assist in the implementation of the individual treatment plan by discussing and reporting observations regarding patient behavior, needs, desires or problems to ensure consistency of care. Provides supervision of employees of a lesser grade to ensure effective completion of designated tasks/activities. Administers medications, as prescribed, following pertinent policies, procedures and standards to ensure compliance. Assists in the maintenance of all medical supplies, including emergency supplies, to ensure readiness at all times. Assists in orienting nurses of a lesser grade to medication policies, procedures and routines to ensure consistency in practice. Reports observations of patient illness, changes in behaviors or related incidents to other professional staff to promote quality patient care. Documents in MIS including, but not limited to, progress notes, incident reports, restraint/seclusion forms, to provide communication regarding patient progress. Works effectively with other staff to better serve patient needs, promoting a non-threatening, therapeutic milieu. Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team by attending team meetings and providing observations of patient behaviors to assist in developing an appropriate treatment plan. Participates in the admission process by recording necessary data in the patient’s chart, asking pertinent questions, taking inventory of personal belongings, etc., to ensure accuracy and completeness of information. Attends meetings and trainings to improve knowledge and skills to be aware of and stay informed of hospital and departmental policies and procedures as well as HCFA and JCAHO regulations to provide a safe therapeutic environment. Works with other staff in the planning and the implementation of therapeutic and educational programs for the patients and their families to provide an opportunity for learning and meeting of individual patient needs. Actively involved in the Improved Operational Performance process at both unit and hospital wide level to promote improved patient care. Provides leisure activities for patients during unstructured time to promote and enhance patient social skills. Practices principles of COLLABORATION, ASSESSMENT, RECOVERY and ENVIRONMENT (CARE), to provide a safe environment. Serves on hospital and departmental committees as assigned to promote multidisciplinary representation. Is knowledgeable of and conforms with hospital and departmental policies and procedures and informs employees of a lesser grade of same to provide a safe and therapeutic environment. Performs tasks of assigned staff in their absence to ensure continuity of services. Performs other related duties as assigned.

  Required Qualifications:

Knowledge of the principles, methods, procedures and practices of nursing care as they pertain to Licensed Practical Nursing. Working knowledge of established procedures for medication administration. Ability to supervise employees of a lesser grade engaged in performing nursing care. Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules and regulations of governing and certifying agencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with individuals with serious, persistent mental illness, substance abuse and/or who have experienced homelessness.  Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

About Tewksbury Hospital:

Tewksbury Hospital operates a 370-bed facility and a campus of over 700 acres of land. Its patient care services are provided under the auspices of the Department of Public Health and Mental Health. Joint Commission accredited LTAC hospital that provides high quality, comprehensive treatment, care, and comfort to adults with chronic medical and mental illness. A full range of services are provided including 24/7 Nursing, Nurse Practitioners, Medicine as well as psychiatric and psychological services, a 6- bed dialysis unit, clinical laboratory, radiology, respiratory care, nutrition, speech/language, pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, therapeutic recreation and arts, and pharmacy.


Learn more:

DMH Mission Statement:

The Department of Mental Health assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental health training and research.

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