LPN - 12-Hour Day Shift (Temp) – Behavioral Health

Acadia Healthcare; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeland Behavioral Health in Springfield, MO, is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for a 13‑week temporary assignment on 12‑hour day shifts at $35/hour. Collaboration with RNs and physicians, documentation, and patient safety are key responsibilities.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program and an active LPN/LVN license, with at least one year of behavioral health experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• One year of behavioral health nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care within the LPN/LVN scope of practice.
• Model strong customer service and maintain patient safety urgency.
• Collaborate to meet patients' biopsychosocial needs and address complaints.
• Provide basic comfort and implement planned nursing interventions.
• Apply interventions to progress toward wellness and maintain wellness.
• Discuss care with patients and report status changes to RNs and doctors.
• Communicate professionally with patients, visitors and staff.
• Administer medications safely per policy and orders.
• Maintain professional nursing standards and accurate documentation.

Skills

Behavioral health nursing

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited nursing program

LPN/LVN license

Job description

Lakeland Behavioral Health in Springfield, MO, is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for a 13‑week temporary assignment on 12‑hour day shifts at $35/hour. Collaboration with RNs and physicians, documentation, and patient safety are key responsibilities.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program and an active LPN/LVN license, with at least one year of behavioral health experience preferred.