Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nights

UHS • Blue Springs, MO

4h

About The Position

Three Trails Behavioral Hospital is hiring a patient-centered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join its behavioral health team in the Independence, Missouri area. The role provides care to individuals experiencing mental health challenges in a safe, caring, and therapeutic environment. The hospital is expected to open in the second half of 2026 and will provide inpatient behavioral health care for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.

Requirements

• Hold a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license for the state of Missouri or a Compact license.
• Have strong assessment, critical-thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Be able to work 12-hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., including some weekends.
• Be able to complete a two-week, Monday-to-Friday day-shift orientation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in behavioral health, assessments, crisis intervention, and admissions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing patient evaluations.
• Help develop, implement, and update individualized nursing care plans.
• Administer medications and monitor therapeutic responses and side effects.
• Monitor patient safety and complete documentation.
• Educate families.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan.
• Employee Assistance Program available for employees and their families.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Basic life insurance and optional supplemental life insurance.
• Career development opportunities across UHS and its more than 300 locations.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed