Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Freedom Behavioral; Cleveland (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital in Cleveland, Mississippi, is seeking a compassionate and motivated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). This role focuses on exceptional patient care and community engagement to aid individuals with behavioral health challenges.

The ideal candidate will have a Mississippi LPN license and BLS certification, along with strong communication and organizational skills. Responsibilities include nursing assessments, medication administration, and community outreach.

Qualifications

• Behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Professional appearance and commitment to outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to behavioral health patients.
• Complete nursing assessments and assist with developing treatment plans.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Document patient care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment and wellness.
• Monitor progress and communicate changes to the treatment team.
• Assist with community outreach and referral source engagement.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Current Mississippi Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Current BLS Certification

Job description

Join Our Team! Freedom Behavioral Hospital is seeking a compassionate and motivated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). This position combines exceptional patient care with community engagement to help individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges receive the support they need. If you are passionate about mental health, enjoy building relationships, and want to make a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to behavioral health patients.
• Complete nursing assessments and assist with developing individualized treatment plans.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Document patient care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment, medications, and wellness.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Participate in patient admissions, discharge planning, and ongoing care coordination.
• Assist with community outreach, educational events, and referral source engagement.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with physicians, hospitals, agencies, and community partners to promote IOP services.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, HIPAA regulations, and all applicable state and federal requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current Mississippi Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.
• Current BLS Certification required.
• Behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Professional appearance and commitment to outstanding customer service.

Freedom Behavioral provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and training.