Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN Behavioral Health

Schedule

3x12; 7p-7a;
Rotating Weekends

Full-time | Nights

Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network. We are committed to prioritizing your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Behavioral Health LPN you will support the mission of making communities healthier.

• As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provide direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Under the direction of an RN or Rehab Charge Nurse, contribute to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
• Perform plan‑of‑care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication and document patient care given.
• Assist RN with development of plan of care.
• Assist patients with performance of activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Monitor, document, and communicate patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.
• Work as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

• Comprehensive benefits: multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial protection and PTO: life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• 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.

• Current Tennessee or compact state LPN license and graduation from a practical nursing program.
• Certification: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• One year of previous experience preferred.
• LPN license for the State of Tennessee.
• Graduate of a practical nursing program.

Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.