Licensed Practical Nurse

Freedom Behavioral; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

401(K) with company match

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral in Lake Charles is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide high-quality care to patients with mental and behavioral health needs. The role involves administering medications, monitoring patient conditions, and offering emotional support, all while maintaining a safe environment.

The ideal candidate will have a certification from an approved Practical Nursing Program, be licensed to practice in Louisiana, and preferably have experience with behavioral health. Join a team that values professional growth and offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• One-year LPN experience preferred.
• Previous experience with behavioral health and geriatrics strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments to patients.
• Monitor patient conditions and obtain vital signs.
• Provide emotional support and therapeutic interaction.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clinical skills

Attention to detail

Behavioral healthcare

Education

Certification from approved Practical Nursing Program

Licensed as an LPN to practice in Louisiana

Job description

Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles is a growing psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients throughout our community. As we continue expanding toward a 46-bed facility, we are excited to grow our team with passionate individuals who are ready to make a difference every day.

At Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles, our employees are our greatest strength. We are proud to offer a supportive, team-oriented environment focused on professional growth, ongoing training, competitive pay, and work-life balance.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career with purpose, growth, and an incredible team, we would love to have you join the Freedom family!

Position Summary

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Freedom Behavioral Lake Charles plays an important role in providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients with mental and behavioral health needs while helping maintain a safe and therapeutic environment. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the LPN supports both medical and behavioral healthcare services that promote patient comfort, stability, and recovery.

In this role, LPNs administer medications and treatments, monitor patient conditions, obtain vital signs, document care, and assist with daily patient care activities. They closely observe patient behaviors and communicate any changes or concerns to the nursing and clinical team to support effective treatment planning and continuity of care.

LPNs also provide emotional support, encouragement, and therapeutic interaction to patients throughout their treatment journey while helping build trust and positive patient relationships. This position is ideal for a dependable, compassionate professional with strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for behavioral healthcare.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And/Or Experience Required

• Education: Certification from approved Practical Nursing Program
• License: Licensed as an LPN to practice in the State of Louisiana.
• Experience: One-year LPN experience is preferred. Previous experience with behavioral health and geriatrics is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Excellent staff to patient ratio
• Competitive CompensationMedical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match

Freedom provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

All applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a post-offer drug test and federal background investigation.