Gandara
LPN Nurse
Gandara, Springfield, Massachusetts, us, 01119
Why Work for Gandara :
Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!
Benefits:
Retirement Plan 403(b)Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life InsurancePaid vacationsPaid holidays8 discretionary daysMileage ReimbursementAdditional Benefits:
Career Growth OpportunitiesCulturally Diverse populationStudent Loan Forgiveness EligibilityClinical Licensing SupportJob Title:
Nurse - LPN
Work Location:
Springfield, MA
*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
*EOE M/F/D/V
*Union/Non-Union
Job Summary:
We're in search of a Registered Nurse work on a full time basis at our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, part of our Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Division. The Nurse is accountable to the Program Director, who is responsible for providing supervision and training. The Nurse is one who actively promotes the philosophy of the Gándara Center, and maintains a high level of commitment to the program.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Vital measurements: respirations, heart rate, temperature (P.O., tympanic, and axillary routes), pain assessment: lung sounds, heart sounds, neurological, gastrointestinal, signs of abuse/neglect, injuries, seizure precautions and crisis management.Nurse will collaborate with the individuals and their families, educating them and recognizing the unique needs of the dually diagnosed and other special populations to obtain positive therapeutic outcomesEvaluate the individuals’ responses to the care plan and track their progress towards ideal outcomesMonitor medication as prescribed by the prescriber and in compliance with applicable regulationsMay be required to obtain laboratory specimens (including phlebotomy), and complete other assigned tasks within the scope of practice as directedCounseling; assumes counseling responsibilities in health-related areas, including but not limited to: prenatal care, child and nutritional care, body mass index and general hygieneCreate and provided educational groups based on wellness: nutrition, diabetes education, pain relief education, and healthy exercise habitsTo engage with other Ga̒ndara program to promote and provide service on siteBMI follow up and educationParticipate in weekly mutli-disciplinary team meetingsTo travel, as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training
Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!
Benefits:
Retirement Plan 403(b)Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life InsurancePaid vacationsPaid holidays8 discretionary daysMileage ReimbursementAdditional Benefits:
Career Growth OpportunitiesCulturally Diverse populationStudent Loan Forgiveness EligibilityClinical Licensing SupportJob Title:
Nurse - LPN
Work Location:
Springfield, MA
*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
*EOE M/F/D/V
*Union/Non-Union
Job Summary:
We're in search of a Registered Nurse work on a full time basis at our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, part of our Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Division. The Nurse is accountable to the Program Director, who is responsible for providing supervision and training. The Nurse is one who actively promotes the philosophy of the Gándara Center, and maintains a high level of commitment to the program.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Vital measurements: respirations, heart rate, temperature (P.O., tympanic, and axillary routes), pain assessment: lung sounds, heart sounds, neurological, gastrointestinal, signs of abuse/neglect, injuries, seizure precautions and crisis management.Nurse will collaborate with the individuals and their families, educating them and recognizing the unique needs of the dually diagnosed and other special populations to obtain positive therapeutic outcomesEvaluate the individuals’ responses to the care plan and track their progress towards ideal outcomesMonitor medication as prescribed by the prescriber and in compliance with applicable regulationsMay be required to obtain laboratory specimens (including phlebotomy), and complete other assigned tasks within the scope of practice as directedCounseling; assumes counseling responsibilities in health-related areas, including but not limited to: prenatal care, child and nutritional care, body mass index and general hygieneCreate and provided educational groups based on wellness: nutrition, diabetes education, pain relief education, and healthy exercise habitsTo engage with other Ga̒ndara program to promote and provide service on siteBMI follow up and educationParticipate in weekly mutli-disciplinary team meetingsTo travel, as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training