Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Memorial Physician Practices; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization specializing in compassionate behavioral health services. This role offers the opportunity to provide quality patient care in a collaborative environment, focusing on mental health and substance use treatment. With flexible scheduling and competitive compensation, you will be part of a dedicated team working towards improving community health outcomes. Your expertise in psychiatric nursing will be essential in delivering care that makes a real difference in the lives of patients. If you are passionate about patient care and looking to build a meaningful career, this position is for you.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Up to 16 days of PTO

6 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

UKG Wallet for earned wage access

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program required.
• Current unencumbered nursing license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Administer nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Coordinate and deliver quality psychiatric nursing care.

Skills

Patient Care

Psychiatric Nursing

Crisis Prevention

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Education

Accredited Nursing Program

CPR Certification

Job description

Night Shift

3/12 hour shifts

7pm-7am with rotating weekends

Sycamore Springs, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, nationally known healthcare organization with diversified delivery network with facilities from coast to coast, seeks passionate, patient-centric, and goal-oriented team members to join our team. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization, inpatient care, and outpatient treatment for acute mental health and substance use treatment. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care to decrease suicide rates, decrease addiction-related deaths, reverse the decline in life expectancy, and improve productivity in the communities we serve. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling so you can focus on what matters–providing quality patient care. Join our team in Lafayette, Indiana, to build a career that touches lives.

Benefits:

• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families
• Up to 16 days of PTO for full time employees
• 6 paid holidays for full time employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• UKG Wallet - We've partnered with UKG Wallet, a voluntary Earned Wage Access benefit, to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule

Job Details:

• Administer nursing care to ill or injured persons by assisting in caring for patients by utilizing basic understanding of psychiatric and personality disorders and giving direct care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• The LVN/LPN will coordinate and deliver quality general and psychiatric nursing care to patients hospitalized for treatment of substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or psychiatric and emotional disorders.
• The LVN/LPN will serve actively and constructively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, supporting the organization, program, and unit philosophy of care. The LVN/LPN will ensure the safety and well-being of each patient.

Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing training or relevant state licensure required.
• Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing
• CPR Certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
• Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.