Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Behavioral Health

Schedule: Full Time Day or Night Shift

Your experience matters

Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Byjoining our team youre embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Mercy Behavioral Health is a joint venture owned and operated by Mercy Health and Lifepoint Health. With two of the most prominent names in healthcare joining forces we are confidently executing the opening of a new hospital with seasoned professionals and plentiful resources. We take pride in being a place employees want to work as well as eagerly pursue quality outcomes for patients and families alike.

How youll contribute

The LPN will administer nursing care to ill or injured persons by assisting in caring for patients by giving direct care. The LPN will coordinate and deliver quality general and psychiatric nursing care to patients hospitalized for treatment of substance abuse dual diagnosis or psychiatric or emotional disorders. The LPN will assume direct responsibility for observation delegation and leadership of the unit staff and patients. The LPN will serve actively and constructively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team supporting the organization program and unit philosophy of care. The LPN will ensure the safety and well-being of each patient. The LPN ensures all medical orders are followed initiates and follows treatment planning and acts as a patient advocate at all times.

ALicensed Practical Nursewho excels in this role:

• Follows the direction of the RN appropriately. Completes task in a timely manner. Acts as a member of the nursing team.
• Ensures that individual patient observation/checks are conducted.
• Ensures physician orders are transcribed and administered accurately. Medications are administered safely and accurately with demonstrated knowledge of indications and side effect.
• Documentation adequately reflects acuity (physical and emotional status). Response to interventions and progress toward goals.
• Communicate patients response to interventions to Interdisciplinary Treatment Team and daily report.

Why join us

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

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.

• 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 and 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.

• Brand New Facility: Opportunity to work in a brand-new state of the art hospital with cutting edge equipment and technology.

What were looking for

Applicants should possess:

• Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing or relevant state licensure required.

• Experience: Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility with direct experience working with chemical dependency dual diagnosis psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred. Experience in patient assessments family motivations treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.

• Additional Requirements: CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

EEOC Statement

Mercy Behavioral Health Hospitalis an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Behavioral Health Hospitalis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.