Behavioral Health Center; BHC - Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Position: Behavioral Health Center (BHC) - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Behavioral Health Center (BHC) – Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Apply for the Behavioral Health Center (BHC) – Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) role at Tallahassee Memorial Health Care
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Responsibilities

• Functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner.
• Provides patient care collaboratively with the RN.
• Displays respect for the patient’s rights, dignity, values, confidentiality and expressed needs.
• Is adaptable, using evidence‑based practice and information technologies while maintaining focus on providing comfort, relieving pain and alleviating anxiety.
• Performs tasks in compliance with department policies and procedures, and within educational preparation and the Florida Nurse Practice Act.

Reports To

• Nurse Manager

Supervises

• None

Qualifications Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., certificate of high school equivalency)

Required Experience

• None

Preferred Experience

• Two (2) to five (5) years of job‑related experience

Required Certification/License/Registry

• Licensed as a practical nurse in accordance with Florida Statutes (FS), Title XXXII (Regulation of Professions and Occupations), Chapter 464 (Nursing), Part I (Nurse Practice Act).
• Florida LPN intravenous (IV) therapy certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from an accredited instructor from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Other specialized life support requirements designated by work area.

What You’ll Need to Apply

• High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., certificate of high school equivalency)
• None
• Two (2) to five (5) years of job‑related experience
• Licensed as a practical nurse in accordance with Florida Statutes (FS), Title XXXII (Regulation of Professions and Occupations), Chapter 464 (Nursing), Part I (Nurse Practice Act).
• Florida LPN intravenous (IV) therapy certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from an accredited instructor from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Other specialized life support requirements designated by work area.

Tallahassee Memorial Health Care is an equal opportunity employer and drug‑free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care

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