Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Behavioral Health
About The Position
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Behavioral Health Fulltime: Nights Schedule: 3 12 hour shifts 7p-7a Your experience matters Frye Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care to patients in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Current LPN license in state of NC
Responsibilities
- Makes and documents nursing observations.
- Provides input into development and maintenance of the nursing care plan.
- Implements assigned aspects of nursing care plan.
- Collaborates with RNs and Providers.
- Coordinates patient care, admissions, transfers, and discharges with patient care, service and business office personnel, as requested by RNs.
- Administers medications, treatment and therapies per scope of practice.
- Communicates with patients.
- Provides patient and/or family with instruction and education relevant to their condition, as delegated and supervised by RN.
- Set up, utilizes and/or maintains equipment, supplies and work area.
- Assists in the orientation of new employees
- Participates in performance/process improvement activities.
- Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage
- Medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period
- Tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees
- Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid family leave
- Paid time off
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance
- Loan assistance
- 401(k) retirement package and company match
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
- Free gym memberships
- Virtual care appointments
- Mental health services
- Discount programs
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
