Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse at PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM INC – Fort Wayne, IN. Sign‑On Bonus up to $7,500.

Parkview Behavioral Health, located at 1720 Beacon Street, consists of four adult units totaling 55 beds and one youth unit with 34 beds. The adult units serve individuals aged 18 and older, while the youth unit admits patients between the ages of 5 and 17. All admissions are for acute inpatient care, with typical stays ranging from three to seven days.

Registered Nurses at Parkview manage a diverse range of psychiatric diagnoses, including Major Depressive Disorder, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Substance Use Disorder, and Bipolar Disorder. The behavioral health team embraces a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to care, working closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, therapists, and behavioral health specialists. The primary objective of each inpatient stay is to stabilize patients experiencing a psychiatric crisis and equip them with the community‑based resources necessary for continued success in an outpatient setting.

36 hours per week, posted October 7, 2025. Benefit eligible (0700‑1930, days).

Assist Registered Nurses with care and assessment of all age groups within the Standard of Care set by Parkview Health System and the Indiana Nurse Practice Act.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Complete General Orientation, Patient Care Orientation, and unit‑specific orientation as provided and required.

• Valid Licensed Practical Nurse License in the state where services will be provided.
• Current CPR certification.
• Additional certifications may be required for specific areas. For the pediatric department, must have PALS within 1 year. For the ED at Randallia and PRMC: ACLS and PALS both required within 1 year. Randallia ED: NVCI required within 6 months. Current co‑workers have until 11/5/2020 to obtain NVCI.

Demonstrate experience in customer service, establishing priorities, and working independently.

Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and assist with 100 lbs.