Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN
Listed on 2026-09-26
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Nursing
LPN/LVN, Healthcare Nursing, Mental Health Nurse, Nursing Home
Benefits offered:
- Medical Benefits
Preferred Provider Option
- Health Savings Account
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Flexible Spending Account
- Pet Insurance
- Group Life Insurance, AD&D
- Company Paid
- Supplemental Life Insurance, AD&D
- Short Term Disability
- Company Paid
- Long Term Disability
- 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and ROTH) with Company Funded company match up to 6%
- Retirement and Financial Planning Services
- Shift differential incentives
- Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
- We provide professional development to enhance various skills, certifications, and continuing education
- Opportunities for growth and movement
- We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us and have opportunities
- Paid Time Off (amount depends on years of service)
- Sick Leave for part-time staff
- (11) Paid Holidays
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Commuter Mileage Incentive
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Clinical Supervision
- Wellness Program reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)- The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to patients receiving inpatient psychiatric and behavioral health services.
- Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, physician, or other licensed provider, the LPN assists in the assessment, treatment, monitoring, and rehabilitation of patients experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders.
- Provide direct nursing care to patients within the scope of Idaho LPN licensure and hospital policy.
- Perform nursing assessments, collect patient health information, obtain vital signs, monitor weight, and document patient observations and responses to treatment.
- Monitor patients for changes in physical, emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric status and promptly report concerns to the appropriate licensed provider.
- Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, including completion of required nursing documentation.
- Conduct health screenings and assist in identifying patient needs requiring further evaluation or medical intervention.
- Perform AIMS assessments and other clinical screenings as trained and assigned.
- Administer medications, including oral, injectable, and other prescribed treatments, in accordance with provider orders, hospital policies, and applicable regulations.
- Monitor patients for medication effectiveness, adverse reactions, side effects, and medication compliance.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and electronic health record.
- Provide patient education regarding medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, wellness, and recovery.
- Communicate medication-related concerns, abnormal findings, and patient responses to the prescribing provider and nursing leadership.
- Coordinate with pharmacies, medical providers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care and accurate medication management.
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and contribute nursing observations and recommendations regarding patient care and treatment planning.
- Assist in the implementation and monitoring of individualized treatment plans.
- Observe and monitor patients for suicide risk, self-harm behaviors, aggression, elopement risk, withdrawal symptoms, and other safety concerns.
- Respond appropriately to psychiatric and medical emergencies.
- Utilize approved…
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