Licensed Practical Nurse

Make a Difference Where It Counts!

At our 22-bed Behavioral Health Hospital, every role plays a vital part in changing lives, strengthening our community, and delivering care that truly matters.

At our 22-bed Behavioral Health Hospital, every role plays a vital part in changing lives, strengthening our community, and delivering care that truly matters.

Job Title:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)

Nursing

Charge RN and Director of Nursing

Mental Health Technicians (MHTs), CNAs, and Medication Technicians

Non-Exempt

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) is responsible for carrying out assigned duties as directed by the Charge Nurse during each shift. The LPN/LVN provides appropriate nursing interventions to ensure the care, safety, and well-being of patients. Responsibilities include administering medications according to prescribed orders in a timely manner and accurately documenting all medications and procedures in the medical record per established protocols.

The LPN/LVN works collaboratively as part of the healthcare team to facilitate the admission and discharge process for assigned patients. Additional duties include accurately transcribing physician orders and auditing medical records to ensure all orders are implemented correctly. The LPN/LVN serves as a patient advocate by providing education to patients and families as appropriate. The role requires ongoing communication with members of the nursing team to meet patient care needs, assist with activities of daily living, and encourage patient independence whenever appropriate.

The LPN/LVN communicates patient concerns and clinical issues to medical staff promptly. The LPN/LVN performs patient assessments accurately and in a timely manner, addresses identified patient care needs, and ensures all findings are documented thoroughly, signed, and dated according to protocol. This position requires adherence to Human Resources policies, including attendance and professional conduct standards, as well as Infection Control and Employee Health guidelines to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

The LPN/LVN actively collaborates with the Service Development Department to facilitate timely patient admissions and functions as a key member of the multidisciplinary treatment team by communicating patient goals, interventions, and assessments.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. While performing job duties, employees may occasionally be exposed to:

• Fumes or airborne particles
• Cleaning chemicals
• Dust, mist, or steam generated during housekeeping tasks
• Moderate to high noise levels

This is a smoke-free workplace.

Employees spend approximately 75% or more of their time indoors, protected from weather conditions but not necessarily temperature fluctuations.

Documentation of a tuberculosis test is required during new-hire orientation and annually thereafter.

• Stand for extended periods (60-80% of the work shift)
• Sit for extended periods (up to 4 hours)
• Walk frequently throughout the shift
• Lift and carry more than 10 pounds
• Perform repetitive motions and tasks
• Hear alarms, telephones, and normal speaking voices

• Reaching:
  Extending hands and arms in any direction
• Handling:
  Grasping, holding, turning, and manipulating objects
• Fingering:
  Picking, pinching, and fine motor movements
• Feeling:
  Detecting…