Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Winchester, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network. As a Behavioral Health LPN, you will be dedicated to making communities healthier. Our culture promotes teamwork, psychological safety, clinical excellence, and compassionate care for older adults experiencing behavioral health changes. Nurses and staff are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow professionally in a collaborative environment where every role matters.

Requirements

• Current Tennessee or compact state LPN license
• Graduate of a Practical Nursing Program
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire
• 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.
• LPN License for the State of Tennessee

Nice To Haves

• One-year previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Under the direction of an RN or Rehab Charge Nurse, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
• Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication. Documents patient care given.
• Assists RN with development of plan of care.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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