Location: MetroHealth Behavioral Health Hospital- Cleveland HeightsBi-weekly Hours: 72.00Shift: 7a-7:30p/7p-7:30a; Rotating weekends, Rotating holidaysFor nearly two centuries, the MetroHealth System’s mission has been focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care to all communities in Northeast Ohio. Today, our Behavioral Health Center will change how mental health services are delivered in Cleveland. Our new facility is located in Cleveland Heights and is intentionally designed to meet the needs of patients.Join our Behavioral Health Mood Disorder Unit!Primary Patient Population:
18+ years old
Primary Mood disorder diagnoses (depression/anxiety)
Primary skills utilized/learned:
Therapeutic Listening
Verbal De-escalation
Crisis Management
Relationship Building
Milieu Management
Group Programming Facilitation
Personnel LPN will work with :
RNs, Patient Care Nursing Assistants (PCNAs), Providers, Psychologists, Behavioral Health Specialists (BHS), Social Workers
Number of beds on unit:
20 beds
MetroHealth offers industry-leading benefits, including tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, professional certification incentives, and medical/dental insurance. As a public employer, employees participate in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS).Required Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (or a program seeking accreditation).
Current Practical Nurse licensure in the State of Ohio
Current AHA Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications :
Professional Certification recognized by the Magnet Association