Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Behavioral Health

Frye Regional Medical Center, Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Frye Regional Medical Center is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Behavioral Health on a 3x12 hour day shift. You will support nursing care under an RN, document observations and help deliver evidence-based treatment.

The role requires NC LPN licensure, BLS and Handle With Care certification within 30 days, and at least 1 year of behavioral health experience. Join a campus focused on safety, growth, and collaborative care.

Qualifications

• Current NC LPN license (single-state or compact)
• Active BLS certification within 30 days of hire
• Handle With Care certification within 30 days of hire
• At least 1 year of Behavioral Health/ Psych experience
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment

Responsibilities

• Under RN direction, assist in patient assessment by collecting data for RN analysis
• Make and document nursing observations
• Contribute to 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 clinicians and admin staff
• Administer medications and therapies per scope of practice
• Communicate with patients and families
• Provide instruction and education relevant to patient conditions
• Set up and maintain equipment, supplies and work area

Skills

Behavioral Health experience

Critical thinking

Work with minimal supervision

Stress management

Education

North Carolina LPN license (single-state/compact)

BLS certification

Handle With Care certification

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Behavioral Health

Job Type:Full-time | 3x12 Hour Shifts | Days

Your experience matters

Frye Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) joining our team, you are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

The Behavioral Health Services at Frye Regional Medical Center South Campus serves as the gateway to care, helping connect patients with the behavioral health services and support they need. Our 83-bed campus provides a safe, therapeutic environment where team members collaborate with experienced clinicians, physicians, and leadership to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care. Staff enjoy a culture that encourages autonomy, professional growth, and healthy work-life balance.

• 83-Bed Behavioral Health Campus with 24-Hour Security
• Strong Physician and Administrative Support
• Growth and Development Opportunities

How you'll contribute

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who excels in this role:

• Under the direction of an RN, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
• Makes and documents nursing observations.
• Provides input into development and maintenance of the nursing care plan.
• Implements assigned aspects of nursing care plan.
• Collaborates with RNs and Providers.
• Coordinates patient care, admissions, transfers, and discharges with patient care, service and business office personnel, as requested by RNs.
• Administers medications, treatment and therapies per scope of practice.
• Communicates with patients.
• Provides patient and/or family with instruction and education relevant to their condition, as delegated and supervised by RN.
• Set up, utilizes and/or maintains equipment, supplies and work area.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current state LPN license. High school diploma or equivalent required. Additional requirements include:

• Active North Carolina LPN license (single-state) or compact required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• Handle With Care certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• At least 1 year of Behavioral Health/ Psych experience required.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• 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 and 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.

More about Frye Regional Medical Center

Frye Regional Medical Center is a 355-bed hospital offering acute care hospital, home to the Frye Regional Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, Emergency Services, General and Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Weight Loss, Women's Birthing Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation that has been offering exceptional care to the Hickory NC community since 1911. We are proud to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing Hospital.

EEOC Statement

Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.