Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN - Behavioral Health

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Behavioral Health Fulltime:
Nights

Schedule:

3 12 hour shifts

7p-7a

Frye Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you join our team and embrace a vital mission to make communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, you provide direct patient care to patients in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Under the direction of an RN, contribute to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.

• Makes and documents nursing observations.
• Provides input into development and maintenance of the nursing care plan.
• Implements assigned aspects of nursing care plan.
• Collaborates with RNs and Providers.
• Coordinates patient care, admissions, transfers, and discharges with patient care, service and business office personnel, as requested by RNs.
• Administers medications, treatment and therapies per scope of practice.
• Communicates with patients.
• Provides patient and/or family with instruction and education relevant to their condition, as delegated and supervised by RN.
• Sets up, utilizes and/or maintains equipment, supplies and work area.

• Assists in the orientation of new employees.
• Participates in performance/process improvement activities.
• Reviews and complies with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period, tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Frye Regional Medical Center is a 355-bed hospital offering acute care hospital services, home to the Frye Regional Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, Emergency Services, General and Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Weight Loss, Women’s Birthing Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation. It has been offering exceptional care to the Hickory, NC community since 1911 and is proud to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing Hospital.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Current LPN license in the state of NC

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers, looking for diversity in candidates for employment:
Minority/female/disabled/protected veteran.