Licensed Practical Nurses Needed
About The Position
Signet Health is assisting Trinity Health Hospital Campus & Medical District in recruiting full-time behavioral health Licensed Practical Nurses in Minot, North Dakota. The Mental Health LPN provides therapeutic, recovery-oriented nursing care to patients experiencing acute psychiatric conditions or behavioral health crises under the direction of a Registered Nurse or another appropriate licensed provider. The role monitors patients’ mental and physical health, administers medications, performs assigned nursing interventions, and reports changes in condition to support patient safety, stabilization, and emotional well-being. The LPN works collaboratively with RNs, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and interdisciplinary support staff to coordinate treatment and respond effectively to crises. Through compassionate, trauma-informed care, the position helps maintain a safe and supportive environment that respects patient dignity and promotes engagement in recovery.
Requirements
- Current or temporary LPN license in North Dakota or compact LPN licensure.
- BLS certification required within the orientation period.
- Completion of an LPN program, evidenced by licensure.
Nice To Haves
- Hospital or behavioral health experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Monitor patients’ mental and physical health, observing and reporting changes in behavior, mood, risk level, symptoms, or response to treatment.
- Provide nursing care and therapeutic interventions within the LPN scope of practice and established plan of care.
- Administer medications and monitor therapeutic responses, side effects, and adverse reactions; report concerns as appropriate.
- Participate in crisis intervention, de-escalation, safety measures, and established behavioral health protocols to maintain a secure and supportive environment.
- Accurately document nursing care, observations, interventions, medication administration, and patient responses in the electronic health record.
- Collaborate with the RN and interdisciplinary team by communicating patient needs, observations, and changes in condition, and contributing to implementing and evaluating individualized care plans.
- Reinforce patient and family education about treatment, medications, coping strategies, and available resources as directed and within scope of practice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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