Behavioral Health LPN: Care & Leadership

Oceans Healthcare; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Behavioral Health Acadiana in Louisiana seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) to deliver high-quality nursing care within a multidisciplinary behavioral health team. The role includes medication administration, patient education, and collaboration with physicians and nurses to ensure safe, effective treatment plans.

The position focuses on adults and seniors facing anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Valid LVN/LPN license in the state of employment.
• Compact licenses are acceptable where applicable.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year inpatient hospital experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care to an assigned group of patients per unit protocol and plan.
• Document all findings in patient records and communicate assessments.
• Implement nursing interventions per multidisciplinary treatment plan in collaboration with providers.
• Perform bedside lab tests, wound care, and assist with ADLs.
• Promote patient coping and provide supportive communication and culturally appropriate care.
• Administer medications safely and educate patients on meds as prescribed.
• Transcribe orders accurately and perform chart audits per facility guidelines.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and precept new staff.

Skills

Communication

Stress management

Cultural sensitivity

Critical thinking

Leadership

CPR certification

Education

LVN/LPN license (state)

Compact license acceptable

High School Diploma or GED

Inpatient hospital experience (1 year)

Job description

Ochsner Behavioral Health Acadiana in Louisiana seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) to deliver high-quality nursing care within a multidisciplinary behavioral health team. The role includes medication administration, patient education, and collaboration with physicians and nurses to ensure safe, effective treatment plans.

The position focuses on adults and seniors facing anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges in both inpatient and outpatient settings.