License Practical Nurse

Meadowview Behavioral Hospital; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Meadowview Behavioral Hospital in Peoria, IL is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care to assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in a psychiatric setting.

The position requires graduation from an accredited vocational nursing program, an active LPN license, CPR certification and CPI training within 90 days. Prior psychiatric nursing experience is preferred. Competitive benefits and a 12-hour shift schedule offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited vocational school of nursing.
• LPN license required in the state.
• Minimum 1 year as an LPN in psychiatric nursing preferred.
• CPR certification and CPI training within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to assigned patients under RN supervision.
• Administer medications per protocol after exam.
• Assist in crisis prevention and intervention as needed.

Skills

CPR certification

Medication administration

CPI training

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Graduate from accredited vocational nursing program

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Meadowview Behavioral Hospital - Peoria, IL 61615

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $26.00 - $42.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Lake Behavioral Hospital (LBH) is a 161-bed acute care facility located in Waukegan, IL and has been providing mental health treatment to the community and the state of Illinois since 2018. We are dedicated to offering services to meet the ever-changing emotion and behavioral healthcare needs of adolescents, adults, and their families. We offer specialized inpatient programs and outpatient services proven to decrease symptoms of mental illness.

Lake Behavioral Hospital is part of US HealthVest which is a an innovative behavioral healthcare company that has redefined the psychiatric hospital space. There are nine hospitals throughout the United States within our hospital system.

If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today!

Position Summary:

The LPN performs under the direction of a Registered Nurse in providing nursing care to assigned patients, utilizing basic understanding of psychiatric and personality disorders.

QualificationsEducation:

Graduate from an accredited professional vocational school of nursing or vocational training as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Experience:

Minimum one (1) year as a LPN in psychiatric nursing preferred, with six (6) months experience in the specialized area of psychiatry also preferred but not required.

Licensure:

Licensed to practice vocational/practical nursing from the State Board of Nursing.

Additional Requirements:

Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications. CPR certification and successful completion of Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) including restraint and seclusion policies, within 90 days of employment, and prior to assisting in restraining procedures.

Lake Behavioral Hospital offers competitive rates and benefits; time off, medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and matching 401k.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $27.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Rotating weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus
• Shift Differential
• Overtime