LPN Behavioral Health Nights

Community Health Systems•Roswell, NM

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential nursing care to patients under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and in collaboration with the healthcare team. The LPN supports patient care through assessments, medication administration, and implementation of care plans. The role helps ensure safe, high-quality care in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and state regulations while contributing to positive patient outcomes. This is a full-time night position. The LPN provides direct patient care, monitors and reports patient conditions, maintains medical records, educates patients and families, and supports coordinated care and emergency response within the scope of practice. State-specific certification requirements apply depending on the work location.

Requirements

0–1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting required.
LPN state licensure or LVN licensure required.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
Strong knowledge of nursing principles, medication administration, and patient care practices.
Proficiency in patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation.
Excellent communication skills for interactions with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities.
Knowledge of safety protocols, infection control measures, and regulatory requirements.
Adaptability to changes in patient care needs and healthcare practices.
State-specific certifications may be required, depending on the work location: Alabama requires ACLS, PALS, and CPI; Florida requires ACLS, PALS, and NRP; Georgia requires ACLS, PALS, and NRP within 90 days of employment; Indiana requires CPR within 90 days of employment; Mississippi requires ACLS, PALS, NRP, and STABLE within six months of employment; New Mexico requires ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIH Stroke Scale certification, and STABLE within six months of employment; North Carolina and Oklahoma require ACLS, PALS, and NRP; Pennsylvania requires ACLS.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred, except where state-specific requirements make it required.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care under RN supervision, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to patient needs.
Conducts focused patient assessments and identifies and reports changes in patient conditions to appropriate team members.
Administers prescribed medications, treatments, and injections in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
Assists with the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of care, interventions, and observations in the medical record.
Educates patients and families about health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
Follows infection control protocols, safety standards, and healthcare regulations.
Assists with basic procedures, including wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection, within the scope of practice.
Participates in orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate care.
Prepares and maintains equipment and supplies needed for patient care.
Responds to medical emergencies and supports code team interventions within the scope of competency.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance and complies with policies and standards.