Behavioral Health LPN - Growth & Day Shift

Acadiana Treatment Center; Sunset (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan

Time off Accrual

Excellent training program

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Acadiana Treatment Center in Sunset, LA, seeks a dedicated LPN to support a 42-bed residential behavioral health program on a full-time day shift. The role emphasizes professional nursing care in a therapeutic setting and teamwork with clinical staff.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited nursing degree, an active LPN/LVN license in Louisiana, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of nursing experience. Benefis include comprehensive health coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• Current and valid LPN/LVN license in the state of Louisiana.
• CPR certification and de-escalation/restraint training required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in a residential behavioral health setting.
• Monitor patient health and document progress according to the care plan.
• Administer medications in accordance with policy and physician orders.
• Collaborate with nursing and clinical staff to meet patient needs.
• Ensure patient safety and report changes to registered nurses or physicians.

Education

LPN/LVN license

CPR certification

First aid certification

Job description

Acadiana Treatment Center in Sunset, LA, seeks a dedicated LPN to support a 42-bed residential behavioral health program on a full-time day shift. The role emphasizes professional nursing care in a therapeutic setting and teamwork with clinical staff.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited nursing degree, an active LPN/LVN license in Louisiana, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of nursing experience. Benefis include comprehensive health coverage and retirement plans.