Behavioral Health LPN - Inpatient Care

Oceans Healthcare; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide high-quality nursing care within a multidisciplinary team. You will support patients with behavioral health needs, document care processes, and participate in treatment planning under RN supervision.

Required are an active LPN/LVN license (compact licenses accepted), high school diploma or GED, and a willingness to work in a high-stress environment.

Qualifications

• Current, valid LPN/LVN license in the state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Delivers nursing care to assigned patients under supervision of RN.
• Documents findings in patient records and communicates with the care team.
• Implements care plans and performs nursing procedures as prescribed by physicians.
• Conducts bedside tests and assists with ADLs as needed.
• Ensures safe medication delivery and patient education on meds.
• Precepts and guides new staff as needed.

Skills

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Leadership/precepting

Education

LPN/LVN license

Compact license accepted

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide high-quality nursing care within a multidisciplinary team. You will support patients with behavioral health needs, document care processes, and participate in treatment planning under RN supervision.

Required are an active LPN/LVN license (compact licenses accepted), high school diploma or GED, and a willingness to work in a high-stress environment.