Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Behavioral Health - FT Nights

Lifepoint Health • Russellville, AR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is seeking a Behavioral Health Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care to adults ages 18–64 as part of a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, physicians, therapists, nurses, and support staff. The role uses the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and supports patients’ physical and emotional well-being.

The nurse carries out care-plan interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care; documents care; monitors and communicates patient condition; assists with activities of daily living; coordinates care across disciplines; and provides appropriate patient and family education. The position is full-time on the night shift at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville, Arkansas.

Requirements

• Active Arkansas or compact-state LPN license; if relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
• Associate's degree required.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• One year of previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Perform care-plan interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care treatment.
• Document patient care provided.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to the care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual or psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluate patient and/or family learning needs and provide education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Advocate for patients’ physical and emotional well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree