Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Adult Behavioral Health Unit

Baxter Health • Mountain Home, AR

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing care to patients in an acute inpatient behavioral health setting, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and in accordance with current nursing and medical standards, applicable federal and state regulations, physician orders, and each patient’s individualized treatment plan. The goal is to support each patient’s highest practicable level of mental and physical well-being. The LPN continually monitors and maintains a safe, therapeutic milieu and participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team, assisting with activities and groups as needed.

The Adult Behavioral Health Unit serves patients age 18 and above, and the Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit serves patients age 55 and above. Patients attend individual and group psychotherapy, activity therapy, and daily provider visits. The nursing team engages with patients, builds relationships, and provides education throughout the shift. This position is designated safety sensitive under Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Associate of Science in Nursing required.
• BLS certification required.
• Safety Care De-Escalation certification required within the first 3 months of employment.
• Current Arkansas or Compact State Practical Nurse license in good standing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, solve problems, and make decisions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and twist for up to or exceeding 8 to 12 hours during shifts.
• Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds or more of equipment; push a wheelchair weighing in excess of 150 pounds with patient and equipment; and lift patients with assistance weighing 125 pounds or more.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergencies and handle critical, highly stressful situations efficiently and calmly.
• Keen hearing and visual acuity to respond to changing patient situations and equipment alarms.
• Ability to work around prisoners or people experiencing a behavioral health crisis.
• Ability to work in conditions that may include electrical currents, high heat, chemicals, and infectious diseases.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year of psychiatric nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and services under the direction and supervision of an RN.
• Follow physician orders, each patient’s individualized treatment plan, applicable regulations, and current nursing and medical standards of care.
• Help patients achieve the highest practicable level of mental and physical well-being.
• Continuously monitor and maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu for the patient population.
• Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team.
• Assist with activities and groups as necessary.
• Build relationships with patients and provide education throughout the shift.
• Respond to emergency situations, including situations involving potentially combative patients, CPR, and obtaining equipment.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus; conditions may apply.
• The job posting refers candidates to Baxter Health Careers – Benefits for information about benefits but does not list specific benefits.

What This Job Offers

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