Behavioral Health LPN
Worcester, Massachusetts
UMass Community Healthlink

Behavioral Health Nurse (LVN / LPN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift Options:

  • Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
  • Day shift, 4 days a week, 10 hours per day (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Flexibility required for variable hours and weekend work as needed
• Must be willing and able to travel within a 35-mile radius to multiple locations with advanced notice

Required Qualifications

• Valid LPN / LVN license in Massachusetts
• Minimum 1 year of Behavioral Health experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Ability and willingness to float to all locations within the 35-mile radius
• Valid driver’s license or state ID required

Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage client care using the Nursing Process from admission to discharge, appropriate to client developmental age
• Perform client assessments and reassessments according to standard procedures
• Develop and coordinate individualized plans of care, including discharge planning, with the interdisciplinary team
• Direct, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care within the clinical setting
• Delegate tasks appropriately based on job description and competency levels
• Document client care and education provided to clients/families according to standard procedures
• Administer medications, perform treatments and therapies, and operate equipment per policy
• Assist licensed healthcare providers with treatments, procedures, and special tests as directed
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and maintain quality and continuity of care
• Maintain professional ethics, attitude, conduct, and boundaries
• Stay current with nursing standards and facility policies

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, including SSN trace, county searches, national criminal search, and other verifications
• Massachusetts Statewide iCORI clearance within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification of highest completed education (transcripts acceptable if education verification is unperformable)
• Drug testing within 30 days of start (specific drug panels required)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, including physician statement of fitness to work without restrictions
• Immunizations or valid declinations for:

  • COVID-19 (most recent vaccine or declination)
  • Flu seasonal vaccination or declination (required during flu season)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (3-dose series, reactive titer, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer, vaccination, history, or declination)
• Tuberculosis screening: Two PPD tests or QuantiFERON/T-Spot within 90 days; chest X-ray if positive TB history, plus TB questionnaire
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams required prior to start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam highly recommended but not required for LPNs
• Pass/fail medication exam required on first day of orientation with minimum 80% score
• References: Two references within three years of start
• Employment application documenting 7 years of employment history with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklist completed prior to start and updated annually

Additional Notes

• Preference given to candidates with no Return to Office (RTO) restrictions
• Advanced notice will be provided for daily assignment locations
• May be required to travel or transport between locations
• Must maintain compliance with all facility-specific policies and procedures throughout assignment

This position is ideal for an experienced LPN seeking a flexible travel assignment in behavioral health with varied shifts and multiple site locations within Massachusetts.