Behavioral Health LPN | Day Shift Care Champion

Lifepoint Behavioral Health; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off and family leave

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, AR, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our behavioral health unit. You will contribute to compassionate patient care, collaborate with a dedicated team, and support treatment plans as part of a high-quality care environment.

Join us to provide essential nursing services, participate in continuous improvement, and enjoy comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, and a supportive workplace within Lifepoint

Qualifications

• Current state LPN license is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• PALS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to patient assessment by collecting data for RN review.
• Performs plan of care interventions including specimen collection and wound care; may administer medications.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Assists RN with development of plan of care.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient status and responses to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and family.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

LPN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, AR, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our behavioral health unit. You will contribute to compassionate patient care, collaborate with a dedicated team, and support treatment plans as part of a high-quality care environment.

Join us to provide essential nursing services, participate in continuous improvement, and enjoy comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, and a supportive workplace within Lifepoint