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Gandara Mental Health Center RN/LPN-Adolescent & Family Services in West Springfield, Massachusetts

RN \| LPN \| Adolescent and Family Services Job Category: Operations-Adult & Family Requisition Number: RNLPN002168 Full-Time LocationsShowing 1 location AFS Administration West Springfield, MA 01089, USA Job Details Description 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 G?ndara team today! Benefits: Retirement Plan 403(b) Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance Paid vacations Paid holidays 8 discretionary days Mileage Reimbursement Job Title: RN \| \$2,500 Sign-On Bonus Work Location: Springfield, MA *Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply *EOE M/F/D/V *Union/Non-Union Job Summary: We\'re looking for a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to work within our team model, establishing open communications, support, and accountability among workers and consumers. The RN will provide medication audits to programs and nursing triage to children and adolescents receiving behavioral health treatment in short and long-term community-based residential treatment programs. This role will also be part of staff training & education, and client education groups, and will be willing to collaborate with providers for the facilitation of medication administration, obtaining doctor\'s orders, and coordinating treatment. Duties and Responsibilities Audit program medications; discuss errors with administration; help administration correct errors as appropriate. Provide medication training to staff, both first-time training and ongoing. Learn MAP protocols, and become a MAP trainer (RN). Learn G?ndara Medication policy and provide staff training. Provide triage to ill children/adolescents as needed. Collaborate with Doctor\'s offices on medical treatment for youth. Minimum Qualifications Massachusetts RN Licensure Massachusetts LPN Licensure 1-year minimum experience, ideally in residential facilities. Experience working with children/adolescents receiving behavioral health treatment. Have your own car and be willing to use it for work-related purposes. Willing to travel between sites located in Holyoke, Springfield, Chicopee, and Northampton. Bilingual Preferred (Spanish/English)

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