Behavioral Health LPN — Nights & PRN Shifts

Northlake Behavioral Health; Mandeville (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northlake Behavioral Health in Mandeville, LA is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Night shifts, with PRN opportunities across shifts. The LPN provides direct patient care in behavioral health, administers medications, monitors patients, and supports the nursing team under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, documenting in the medical record, assisting with labs and tests, promoting safety, and participating in treatment planning and team meetings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school/college of nursing.
• At least 1 year of experience in psychiatric/behavioral health or medical field preferred.
• Current Louisiana LPN license; AHA BLS and CPI certifications.
• Orientation provided for required certifications if not current.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications as ordered and monitor for adverse effects.
• Take vital signs per medication orders and report variations.
• Attend shift change reports and communicate patient care updates to the team.
• Assist with requisitioning and documenting labs, EKGs, or other tests as ordered.
• Participate in weekly interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and provide input on patient response to medications.
• Support the treatment planning process and sign off on plan updates as needed.
• Obtain patient consent on the Medication Informed Consent Form after education.
• Perform body audits and document results as directed by RN.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure

Louisiana licensure

Tools

AHA BLS

CPI certification

Job description

Northlake Behavioral Health in Mandeville, LA is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Night shifts, with PRN opportunities across shifts. The LPN provides direct patient care in behavioral health, administers medications, monitors patients, and supports the nursing team under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, documenting in the medical record, assisting with labs and tests, promoting safety, and participating in treatment planning and team meetings.