Licensed Practical Nurse; Lpn Time

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) OPPORTUNITY – FULL TIME

Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is a 120 bed capacity behavioral health facility that provides psychiatric services. We specialize in treatment for adults, children and adolescents. Brentwood Behavioral offers both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services. Located in Flowood, MS, in Rankin County with close proximity to Hinds and Madison Counties, our outpatient services are within driving distance to many surrounding areas. We help individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life.

Our dedicated team of professionals provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our customers in a safe and nurturing environment. Visit our website

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry.

Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for delivering quality direct patient care to children, adolescent and adult patients hospitalized for treatment of psychiatric or emotional disorders. The LPN serves actively and constructively as a member of the multi‑disciplinary treatment team, supporting the organization and program or unit philosophy of care; ensures the safety and well‑being of each patient. Supervises the MHT’s as assigned.

Further contributes to nursing and the hospital through support of philosophy and objectives, educational efforts and Quality Management efforts.

• Current license to practice nursing in MS (or eligible to receive or renew).
• Current CPR or BLS certification.
• Required:
  
  1‑2 years of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting with patients aged 5‑65yrs+.

Required:

Associate in Nursing. Current license or permit to practice nursing in the state of MS. 1 year related experience.

Preferred:
Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. Three to five years of related experience in behavioral health setting.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.