Child Behavioral Health LPN - Inpatient Care Lead

Ibis Healthcare; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ibis Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct nursing care for patients with behavioral health disorders. The LPN will oversee care by Behavioral Health Technicians and participate in a multidisciplinary team, coordinating orders and ensuring patient safety.

Responsibilities include implementing the plan of care, documenting accurately, and collaborating with RNs to adapt interventions based on outcomes while maintaining infection control and safe medication

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with 1 year of experience preferred or equivalent.
• Current, unrestricted LPN license in Florida.
• Ability to present information clearly to managers, patients, families, employees, and the public.
• Ability to solve practical problems and seek RN assistance when needed.
• Multitasking, decision-making, and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess physiological, psychosocial, and environmental needs and report to the RN.
• Implement the plan of care based on nursing standards.
• Evaluate nursing interventions for effectiveness.
• Document accurately and obtain RN approval.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and involve the RN as required.
• Monitor workflow and supervise staff as needed.
• Share knowledge per policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate empathy toward patients and their behavioral health conditions.

Skills

LPN

Patient care

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Florida LPN license

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Ibis Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct nursing care for patients with behavioral health disorders. The LPN will oversee care by Behavioral Health Technicians and participate in a multidisciplinary team, coordinating orders and ensuring patient safety.

Responsibilities include implementing the plan of care, documenting accurately, and collaborating with RNs to adapt interventions based on outcomes while maintaining infection control and safe medication