Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Behavioral Health

Highland Springs; Ohio; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Highland Springs, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) for behavioral health. In an inpatient 72-bed setting, you will deliver general and psychiatric nursing care under RN supervision, with a focus on patient safety and collaborative care.

You'll work 3x12 shifts (7:00 am–7:30 pm) including alternating weekends and holidays, with no on-call. Ohio license and BLS/Deescalation certs required within 30 days of hire; 1 year psychiatric experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Ohio LPN or LVN license currently active.
• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program.
• BLS and Deescalation certifications required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular patient observation with documented acuity and status changes.
• Administer medications safely with knowledge of indications and side effects.
• Document patient status accurately to reflect progress and changes.
• Respond to interventions and report progress to the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and groups to deliver quality care.
• Orient patients and families to the program and ensure rights are upheld.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Observation checks

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse program

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN) Behavioral Health

Job Type: Full-time | Days

Schedule: 3x12, Days (7a-730p), Weekends (every other weekend) and Holidays Rotate, No on-call

Your experience matters

Highland Springs is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to priority your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Rehab LPN/LVN 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

At Highland Springs, our 72-bed inpatient behavioral health team provides compassionate, holistic care to adults aged 18+ facing mental health crises. We are a collaborative, multidisciplinary group committed to trauma-informed care and reducing stigma in a supportive environment.

As an LPN/LVN, you will deliver high-quality general and psychiatric nursing care under RN supervision. You will support patients treated for substance abuse, dual diagnosis, or emotional disorders. In this role, you will actively collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and well-being.

How you'll contribute:

A Rehab LPN/LVN who excels in this role:

• Ensures that individual patient observation/checks are conducted

• Medications are administered safely and accurately with demonstrated knowledge of indications and side effects

• Documentation adequately reflects acuity (physical and emotional status)

• Response to interventions and progress toward goals

• Communicate patient’s response to interventions to Interdisciplinary Treatment Team and daily report

• Will interact with patients and groups of patients to enhance communication and delivery of quality care

• Orient patient/family to program

• Explain and enforce patient rights and act as the patient’s advocate and assure that patient rights are upheld; able to preserve confidentiality

Why Join Us:

We believethat 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.

• FinancialProtection& PTO:Life, accident, criticalillness, hospital indemnity insurance, short-andlong-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth:Highereducation and certification tuitionassistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement packageandcompany 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 learningandcareer advancement opportunities.

What we are looking for:

Applicants should have a current Ohio LPN or LVN license and graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program. Additional requirements include:

• Certifications: BLS and Deescalation certifications required within 30 days of hire

• Experience:1 year in psychiatric health care facility preferred

More about Liberty Rehabilitation Hospital:

Highland Springs is a 72-bed behavioral health hospital located in Highland Hills, OH, part of the greater Cleveland area. We provide high-quality compassionate care for those facing mental health and addiction challenges. Programs include 24/7 crisis care and assessment, inpatient mental health and addiction treatment, Patrial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) for adults age 18+.

EEOC Statement:

Highland Springs is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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.