Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Russellville, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is hiring a PRN Behavioral Health LPN to provide care to adults ages 18–64 through a multidisciplinary behavioral health team. The role provides direct patient care in accordance with the nursing process, applicable scope, and standards of practice. The LPN administers medications, collects specimens, performs clinical treatments and other medical care, documents care, monitors and communicates patient conditions, and supports patients with daily living activities. The position also involves coordinating care across disciplines, educating patients and families, and advocating for patients’ physical and emotional well-being.

Requirements

• Active Arkansas or compact-state LPN license required; relocating employees must update licensure to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.
• Associate’s degree required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Carry out plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care.
• Document patient care provided.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to the care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharge, referrals, and spiritual or psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluate patient and/or family learning needs and provide education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Advocate for patients’ physical and emotional well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree