Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health•Hickory, NC

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Frye Regional Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide behavioral health care at its South Campus. The 83-bed campus offers a safe, therapeutic environment where nurses collaborate with experienced clinicians, physicians, and leadership to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care. The team culture encourages autonomy, professional growth, and work-life balance. This is a full-time position working three 12-hour night shifts, with a $7,500 commitment-incentive bonus. Under the direction of an RN, the LPN contributes to patient assessment by collecting data, makes and documents nursing observations, and provides input into the nursing care plan. The LPN implements assigned care, collaborates with RNs and providers, coordinates care and patient transitions as requested by RNs, administers medications and treatments within scope of practice, communicates with patients, and provides delegated patient and family education. The role also involves setting up, using, and maintaining equipment, supplies, and the work area.

Requirements

Current North Carolina LPN license (single-state) or compact license; relocating employees must update licensure to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Handle With Care certification within 30 days of hire.
At least 1 year of behavioral health or psychiatric experience.
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

Collect patient data for analysis by an RN as part of the assessment process.
Make and document nursing observations.
Provide input into the development and maintenance of nursing care plans.
Implement assigned aspects of nursing care plans.
Collaborate with RNs and providers.
Coordinate patient care, admissions, transfers, and discharges with patient care, service, and business office personnel as requested by RNs.
Administer medications, treatments, and therapies within scope of practice.
Communicate with patients.
Provide patient and/or family instruction and education relevant to the patient’s condition, as delegated and supervised by an RN.
Set up, use, and/or maintain equipment, supplies, and the work area.

Benefits

$7,500 commitment-incentive bonus.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Paid family leave and paid time off.
Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
Loan assistance.
401(k) retirement package with company match.
Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.