Behavioral Health LPN

Prime Healthcare • Leavenworth, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides compassionate, hands-on nursing care to patients with acute mental health needs in an inpatient behavioral health setting. Working alongside Registered Nurses and an interdisciplinary care team, the LPN supports patient safety, stabilization, and recovery through medication administration, patient monitoring, behavioral observation, crisis intervention, and care coordination. The role helps create a safe, therapeutic environment for patients.

This is a full-time night-shift position at Saint John Hospital in Leavenworth, Kansas. Shifts are 12 hours, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. A sign-on bonus of $10,000 is available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply, with details provided during the interview process. Full benefits are available through Prime Healthcare.

Requirements

• Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• IV certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients with acute mental and behavioral health needs in an inpatient setting.
• Observe, monitor, and document patient behavior, mental status, and safety risks.
• Administer medications as ordered and monitor for side effects.
• Assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation to promote unit safety.
• Support admissions, discharges, and transfers, including patient education.
• Collaborate with RNs, providers, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with policy and regulations.

Benefits

• Full benefits are available through Prime Healthcare.
• $10,000 sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed