Behavioral Health LPN - Day, Evening, or Night Shifts

Perimeter Healthcare Careers; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Perimeter Behavioral Health Forrest City is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to provide hands-on care in a behavioral health setting. The role includes administering medications, building therapeutic relationships with residents and coordinating with physicians and therapists to plan individualized care for children, adolescents and adults.

Candidates must hold an Arkansas LPN license or be eligible for a compact license and be CPR certified.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in Arkansas or eligible compact license.
• Prefer one year of direct care experience in a behavioral health setting.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care as required.
• Develop a therapeutic relationship with residents.
• Distribute medications as prescribed and maintain the MARS.
• Serve as a role model for residents and peers.
• Maintain professional contact with the resident’s physician and psychotherapist to plan care.
• Model and teach life skills to patients.
• Admit, discharge and transfer residents as ordered by physicians and under RN supervision when needed.
• Intervene to de-escalate residents and provide quality care for behavioral health children and adolescents.

Skills

Direct patient care

CPR certification

Compassionate care

Education

LPN license (Arkansas) or compact license eligible

Job description

Perimeter Behavioral Health Forrest City is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to provide hands-on care in a behavioral health setting. The role includes administering medications, building therapeutic relationships with residents and coordinating with physicians and therapists to plan individualized care for children, adolescents and adults.

Candidates must hold an Arkansas LPN license or be eligible for a compact license and be CPR certified.