Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Behavioral Health

National Park Medical Center; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, Arkansas, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Behavioral Health. This full-time daytime role focuses on delivering compassionate care, assessing patient needs, administering treatments, and documenting care in collaboration with RNs and physicians.

Requirements include an active LPN license and BLS within 30 days; ACLS and PALS within 90 days. One year of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in good standing.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• PALS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients by collecting data for RN review.
• Implement plan of care interventions and document care.
• Document patient care provided accurately.
• Assist RN in developing and updating care plans.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Monitor and communicate patient status to RN, physicians, and family.
• Advocate for patients' physical and emotional well-being.
• Participate in performance improvement and ongoing education.
• Provide consistent, high-quality patient care and adapt to unit needs.
• Maintain reliable attendance and flexible working across shifts/units.

Skills

LPN license

BLS certified

ACLS within 90 days

PALS within 90 days

Job description

License Practicing Nurse (LPN) Behavioral Health

Job Type: Full-Time, Day

Your Experience Matters

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 andpart-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 Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. National Park 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.

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.