Licensed Practical Nurse

 WestBridge is looking for a full-time LPN to join our brand-new partial hospitalization (PHP) program!

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a vital role in the interdisciplinary treatment team of the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), serving adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. The LPN provides compassionate, recovery-oriented nursing care in a structured, therapeutic environment that emphasizes safety, medication management, health education, and support for individuals working toward stabilization and improved functioning.

As a member of the Medical team, the Nurse is expected to be able to effectively represent and communicate the WestBridge culture of being authentic, team-oriented, and participant-centered.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform vital signs, general health and psychiatric screenings, focused nursing assessments under RN/APRN/physician supervision.
• Assist participants in managing psychiatric distress, withdrawal symptoms, cravings, and report and escalate concerns to the RN/APRN/physician as needed.
• Supervise self-administration of prescribed medications, monitor for side effects, and document according to policy and regulatory requirements.
• Provide supportive interventions during crises using trauma-informed and de-escalation techniques.
• Co-facilitates group interventions on selected health issues as requested by APRN/psychiatrist/Medical Director
• Communicate changes in participant condition promptly to the RN/APRN/psychiatrist, and to the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Participate to multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and to the medical team meetings as required
• Support daily therapeutic programming by reinforcing coping skills, self-care, and healthy routines.
• Assist in coordinating care with external providers, pharmacies, laboratories and family/support networks as appropriate.
• Accompanies Participants to medical appointments, exerting coordination and advocacy
• Oversees all that MD/APRN orders are followed in accordance with WestBridge Policy and Procedures and maintains a safe and orderly medication storage system according to state regulations, nursing guidelines, and WestBridge policies.
• Educate participants on medication adherence, symptom management, harm reduction, and health promotion.
• Encourage participation in therapeutic groups and adherence to individualized treatment plans.
• Model recovery-oriented, stigma-free care that promotes dignity and respect.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete nursing documentation in the electronic health record.
• Follow PHP, state, and federal standards for safety, infection control, and confidentiality (HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and regulatory audits as requested
• Ensure program compliance with local, state and federal regulations. These include but are not limited to confidentiality and medication storage/administration/disposal.
• Primary affiliation for this role is with the Partial Hospitalization Program, however, duties might include cross-coverage for the other programs (residential, IOP, outpatient) within the allotted hours of duty.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

To perform this position successfully, you must perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Applicable NH state license. License must be unencumbered, up to date and in good standing.
• Minimum of two years’ psychiatric nursing experience, as well as medical/surgical nursing.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• Active Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification required or a plan for timely completion.
• Skill in client assessment, including withdrawal from substances, change in psychiatric status, physical health and safety and must be able to demonstrate clear understanding of scope of nursing practice.
• Knowledge of psychiatric medications, addiction treatment principles, and crisis intervention.
• Skill in group, individual and/or family counseling as appropriate.
• Knowledge and skill in maintaining care that is stigma-free and trauma-informed.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to carry out instruction and accurately document medical information.
• Ability to work and communicate with others.
• Demonstrates a high standard of professional conduct, professional boundaries and ethical behavior that will enhance the quality of care and encourage positive interactions among staff, participants and families.
• Knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations governing confidentiality.
• Valid drivers’ license and appropriate vehicle insurance coverage of: 100,000 bodily injury per person/300,000 bodily injury per accident/100,000 property damage.
• Computer skills including but not limited to, Internet access, word processing, · videoconference, electronic medical record, report writing and spreadsheet applications.
• Successful pre-employment drug screening with negative results required.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

WestBridge does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.