Behavioral Health LPN: Psychiatric Care & Team Support

Freedom Behavioral Program of DeQuincy; DeQuincy (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Freedom Behavioral Program of DeQuincy invites an LPN to join the care team. The role focuses on assessing health status, contributing to care plans, and implementing strategies within the LPN scope to ensure safe, effective care.

Evaluation of responses and delegation within scope are included in daily duties. Ongoing education is expected in psychiatric and medical-surgical areas; BLS is required, ACLS preferred, and English proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current state license and license renewal per State Board of Nursing.
• Psychiatric experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred.

Responsibilities

• LPN functions as a health care team member and contributes to assessment of health status.
• Participates in development and modification of plans of care and implements strategies within LPN scope.
• Delivers safe, high‑quality care and evaluates responses to interventions.
• Delegates activities within the LPN scope and performs additional tasks within training.
• Maintains priority on care, welfare, safety and security of all individuals.

Skills

State nursing license

Psychiatric experience

English language proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Freedom Behavioral Program of DeQuincy invites an LPN to join the care team. The role focuses on assessing health status, contributing to care plans, and implementing strategies within the LPN scope to ensure safe, effective care.

Evaluation of responses and delegation within scope are included in daily duties. Ongoing education is expected in psychiatric and medical-surgical areas; BLS is required, ACLS preferred, and English proficiency is essential.