Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Hickory, NC

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Behavioral Health role is a full-time position at Frye Regional Medical Center’s South Campus, an 83-bed behavioral health campus. Working under the direction of an RN, the LPN contributes to patient assessment, implements assigned components of nursing care plans, administers medications and treatments within scope of practice, and collaborates with RNs, providers, patients, families, and other personnel to support care coordination. The campus provides a safe therapeutic environment with 24-hour security and a team of clinicians, physicians, and leadership. The schedule is three 12-hour night shifts. The posting offers a $7,500 commitment-incentive bonus.

Requirements

• Current state LPN license.
• Active North Carolina single-state LPN license or compact license; relocating employees must update licensure to their 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 and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient data to contribute to assessment by an RN.
• Make and document nursing observations.
• Provide input into 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 their condition, as delegated and supervised by an RN.
• Set up, use, and/or maintain equipment, supplies, and the work area.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options for full-time and part-time employees.
• 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.
• $7,500 commitment-incentive bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED