Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Behavioral Health; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off and family leave

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, AR, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our behavioral health unit. You will contribute to compassionate patient care, collaborate with a dedicated team, and support treatment plans as part of a high-quality care environment.

Join us to provide essential nursing services, participate in continuous improvement, and enjoy comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, and a supportive workplace within Lifepoint

Qualifications

• Current state LPN license is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• PALS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to patient assessment by collecting data for RN review.
• Performs plan of care interventions including specimen collection and wound care; may administer medications.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Assists RN with development of plan of care.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient status and responses to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and family.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

LPN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

License Practicing Nurse (LPN) Behavioral Health

Job Type: Full-Time, Day

National Park 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're 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

Join our team where you will provide compassionate care to patients alongside a dedicated team. You will play a crucial role in assessing patient needs, administering treatments, and ensuring patient comfort and safety. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality patient care.

How you'll contribute

• Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
• Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care; may administer medication.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Assists RN with development of plan of care.
• Assists patients with daily living activities including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient status and responses to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and family.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we’re looking for

Applicants should have a current state LPN license. Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• One year of experience preferred
• ACLS certification within 90 days of hire
• PALS certification within 90 days of hire

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.

About our Health System

National Park Medical Center is a 163 bed hospital located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

National Park Medical Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer. National Park Medical Centeris committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

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.