Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Behavioral Health - FT Nights

Lifepoint Health • Russellville, AR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is hiring a full-time, night-shift Licensed Practical Nurse for its Behavioral Health team. The role provides direct nursing care to adults ages 18–64 through a multidisciplinary approach, supporting patients’ physical and emotional well-being. The nurse uses the nursing process and follows applicable scope and standards of practice while collaborating with the care team to coordinate treatment and support patients and families.

Requirements

• Active Arkansas or compact-state LPN license; relocating employees must update licensure to their new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
• Associate’s degree required.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 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 applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Carry out plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care.
• Document 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 appropriate education based on 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