Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Behavioral Health
About The Position
Mercy Youngstown BH is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], 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. The Behavioral Health Unit at Mercy Youngstown embodies a culture of teamwork and effective communication, essential for providing specialized care to patients. More about Mercy Youngstown: Mercy Youngstown is a 72-bed behavioral health hospital located in the Youngstown, OH area. We provide high-quality compassionate care for those facing mental health and addiction challenges. Programs include 24/7 crisis care and assessment, inpatient mental health and addiction treatment, Patrial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) for adults age 18+. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Requirements
- Applicants should have a current state LPN license or a current multistate compact license and possess an associate from an accredited nursing school.
- Minimum work experience: one year experience in behavioral health preferred
- BCLS or within one week of hire/transfer
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
- Language Skills: Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum work experience: one year experience in behavioral health preferred
Benefits
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Free Parking
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Membership discounts with local gyms and community businesses
- Working with highly engaged staff
- Healthy staffing levels
- Flexible scheduling
- Career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
