Licensed Practical Nurse, Behavioral Health - Full TIme

Mercyhealth; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Parental/c caregiver leave

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Behavioral Health Clinic in Janesville, WI. The role supports prescribers, rooms patients, collects assessments, documents in medical records, and assists with procedures while ensuring quality patient care within LPN scope of practice.

Duties include administering medications, performing EKGs and venipuncture, coordinating referrals, and participating in QA and nursing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Wisconsin: completed portion of RN program to obtain Practical Nursing certificate.
• Illinois: Ladder Option RN program curriculum completed.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and collect assessment data.
• Document data in the medical record and prepare charts.
• Assist in examination, treatment, and clinic procedures.
• Administer injections and medications as ordered.
• Perform EKGs and venipuncture as needed.
• Coordinate referrals through insurance and physician offices.
• Provide patient education and reinforce provider instructions.
• Support QA, surveys, and clinic initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Data collection

Documentation

EKG

Venipuncture

CPR/BLS

Education

LPN program graduate

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse, Behavioral Health - Full TIme - Mercyhealth Logo### Licensed Practical Nurse, Behavioral Health - Full TImeApply: Mercyhealth Henry Palmer Building - Janesville, WI: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-02755**OVERVIEW**The LPN for the Behavioral Health Clinic provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients in the clinical setting by performing the following duties below supporting the nursing philosophy. In Behavioral Health, the LPN supports our prescribers to ensure the clinic runs smoothly. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Rooms patients, collects assessment data and prepares patient according to specific need.* Collects patient data and documents in the medical record.* Prepares and maintains patient charts.* Assists in examination, treatment and other clinic procedures.* Administers injections and medications as ordered and directed.* Reviews physician's orders, lab requests, or follow-up needs with patient.* Assists with laboratory procedures, screening tests and QI projects* Answers telephone and either responds to inquiry or directs caller to appropriate personnel for triage* Documents according to standards of care.* Provides patient treatments as ordered.* Coordinates referrals for patients through insurance and other physician offices* Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the provider orRN.* Perform the duties of a clinic LPN within alignment to LPN scope of practice.* Assist with clinic projects and assignments and nursing initiatives.* May provide feedback for evaluation or participate in peer review.* Assists with preparation of staff for surveys.* Monitors compliance with clinic initiatives as assigned* Administers specified medications and nursing interventions as allowed by policy and procedure, licensure, and State Practice Act.* Reinforces patient teaching provided by Provider and RN.* Provides basic healthcare instruction to family and patient.* Performs EKG's and simple lab tests as needed.* Performs venipuncture to collect blood specimens.* Participates in QA & I.* Orders and maintains supplies. **EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE**Graduate of an accredited LPN Program ORWisconsin: Have completed the portion of the RN Program needed to obtain a certificate of completion in practical nursing.Illinois: Have completed the designated curriculum of a Ladder Option Approved Designated RN Program. Experience in clinical setting preferred.**CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE**Licensed as an LPN in the State of Practice Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days **LEVEL OF SUPERVISION**This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Work is performed according to specific procedures and methods, but the incumbent must make minor decisions in order to adapt to routine situations.**PAY RANGE:**$22.28 - $35.66Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:* Medical, Dental, Vision* Life & Disability Insurance* FSA/HSA Options* Generous, accruing paid time off* Paid Parental and caregiver leave* Career advancement and educational opportunities* Tuition and certification reimbursement* Certification Reimbursement* Well-being Programs* Employee Discounts* On-Demand Pay* Financial Education* Annual recognition/awards events* Partner appreciation days* Family entertainment/attractions discount* Community service/improvement opportunitiesClick here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:* #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50* One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers* A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women