Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Behavioral Health

Frye Regional Medical Center; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement package and company match

Mental health services

Job summary

Frye Regional Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Behavioral Health unit, offering a fulltime position with night shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM. The role involves direct patient care, nursing observations, and coordination of care during admissions and discharges.

Successful candidates will hold a high school diploma, have a current LPN license in NC, and possess key skills like critical thinking and decisive judgment. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, financial protection, continuing education assistance, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current LPN license in state of NC.
• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Make and document nursing observations.
• Administer medications, treatment and therapies per scope of practice.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Work in a stressful environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current LPN license in state of NC

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Behavioral Health

Fulltime: Nights

Schedule: 3 12 hour shifts, 7p-7a

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) you will provide direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. You will be responsible for nursing observations, care plans, medication administration, patient instruction, equipment setup and coordination of care throughout admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Essential Functions

• Make and document nursing observations.
• Provide input into development and maintenance of the nursing care plan.
• Implement assigned aspects of the nursing care plan.
• Collaborate with RNs and providers.
• Coordinate patient care, admissions, transfers and discharges with patient care, service and business office personnel, as requested by RNs.
• Administer medications, treatment and therapies per scope of practice.
• Communicate with patients.
• Provide patient and/or family with instruction and education relevant to their condition, as delegated and supervised by RN.
• Set up, utilize and/or maintain equipment, supplies and work area.

Non‑Essential Functions

• Assist in the orientation of new employees.
• Participate in performance/process improvement activities.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. The position offers comprehensive benefits, financial protection and career growth opportunities, as well as programs for employee well‑being and professional development.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage; medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period; tailored benefit options for part‑time and PRN employees, and more.

Financial Protection & PTO

• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short‑and long‑term disability.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth

• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well‑being

• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development

• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision, work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS).

Licenses: Current LPN license in state of NC.

Equal Opportunity

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.