Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Russellville, AR

2d • 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. The role supports patients’ physical and emotional well-being and delivers care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

The LPN carries out care-plan interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care. The nurse documents care, monitors and communicates patient conditions, assists with activities of daily living, and coordinates care across disciplines. The position also includes patient and family education and advocacy for patients’ physical and emotional needs.

Requirements

• Active Arkansas or compact-state LPN license required. 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, decisive judgment, and 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 and in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Perform plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care.
• Document patient care provided.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family as appropriate.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharge, referrals, 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

• Education Level: Associate degree