Behavioral Health LPN – FT 12‑Hr Days, $35/Hr

Lakeland Behavioral Health System; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeland Behavioral Health System in Springfield, MO is seeking an LPN/LVN for a full-time 13-week temporary assignment with 12-hour shifts. The position pays $35 per hour and is not benefits-eligible.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient health, delivering basic nursing care, and documenting progress. Required: graduation from an accredited nursing program, CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification, and at least one year of behavioral health experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
• One or more years' of nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care within the LPN/LVN scope of practice.
• Role model customer service and maintain patient safety.
• Collaborate with others to meet patients' physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs.
• Provide basic comfort and implement individualized care plans.
• Report status changes to RNs/doctors and ensure safe delivery of medications.

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

Job description

Lakeland Behavioral Health System in Springfield, MO is seeking an LPN/LVN for a full-time 13-week temporary assignment with 12-hour shifts. The position pays $35 per hour and is not benefits-eligible.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient health, delivering basic nursing care, and documenting progress. Required: graduation from an accredited nursing program, CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification, and at least one year of behavioral health experience preferred.