Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Lebanon, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health LPN provides nursing care to patients under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. The position is based at Spring View Hospital in Lebanon, Kentucky, and is scheduled PRN. The nurse makes and documents observations, contributes to the nursing care plan, implements assigned aspects of that plan, and collaborates with registered nurses and providers. The role also supports patient care coordination and transitions, administers medications and treatments within scope of practice, advocates for patients’ physical and emotional well-being, communicates with patients, and provides delegated patient and family education. The nurse sets up, uses, and maintains equipment, supplies, and the work area.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.
• BCLS certification required within one week of hire.

Responsibilities

• Make and document nursing observations.
• Provide input into the development and maintenance of the nursing care plan.
• Implement assigned aspects of the nursing care plan.
• Collaborate with registered nurses and providers.
• Coordinate patient care, admissions, transfers, and discharges with patient care, service, and business office personnel as requested by registered nurses.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies within the scope of practice.
• Advocate for patients’ physical and emotional well-being.
• Communicate with patients.
• Provide patients and/or families with instruction and education relevant to the patient’s condition, as delegated and supervised by a registered nurse.
• Set up, use, and/or maintain equipment, supplies, and the work area.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed