LPN Beh Health Part Time

Acadia Healthcare; Barling (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Prescription drug plan

FSA & HSA options

Short- and long-term disability

Employee assistance programs

Financial wellness resources

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Valley Behavioral Health in Barling, AR is seeking a Part Time LPN for night shifts (12 hr) to provide nursing care for children, adolescents, and adults. New grads are encouraged to apply and will join a mission-driven team dedicated to compassionate care and patient safety.

The role emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and a supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork and well-being. CPR and de-escalation training are required or provided upon hire.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• One or more years' nursing experience in the clinical area of service provided by the facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within the standards and scope of nursing practice.
• Monitor patients and administer basic care as per plan of care.
• Maintain patient safety and report status changes to RNs/doctors.
• Document patient symptoms, responses and progress accurately.

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

One or more years' nursing experience in clinical area

Job description

Overview

Part Time LPN - Nights (12 hr)

Valley Behavioral Health – Barling, AR

New Grads Encouraged to Apply

Ready to build a career that actually makes a difference? Valley Behavioral Health is a 114‑bed hospital supporting children, adolescents, and adults through some of life’s toughest moments.

We’re looking for LPNs who care deeply about mental health and want to be part of a team that shows up with purpose every day.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your skills, you’ll find real development opportunities, supportive leadership, and a workplace that values compassion as much as clinical expertise.

Why You'll Love This Role

• A mission‑driven environment where your work has impact
• Strong mentorship and career‑growth pathways
• A culture that prioritizes teamwork, learning, and well‑being
• Safety‑first workplace—every staff member carries a Personal Panic Alarm for immediate support

Benefits Available!

• Medical, dental, vision
• Prescription drug plan
• FSA & HSA options
• Short‑and long‑term disability
• Employee assistance programs
• Financial wellness resources
• Tuition reimbursement…and more programs designed to support your life inside and outside of work.

If you want meaningful work, real growth, and a team that has your back, this is a great place to build your career.

Responsibilities

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice, as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care utilizing the nursing process within the LPN/LVN scope of practice in carrying out care plan objectives and goals.
• Role model expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety.
• Collaborate with others to ensure that patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints.
• Provide for the basic comfort of patient, implement nursing interventions identified in the plan of care that is individualized to their needs.
• Apply appropriate interventions to progress the patient towards wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
• Discuss the care provided with patient and listen to their concerns. Report status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patient, visitors, coworkers and others involved in the patient's treatment in an effective manner.
• Provide for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with policies and procedures, physicians orders and/or current practice.
• Maintain standards of professional nursing practice in accordance with facility policy and procedures, other external governing and credentialing bodies, performance improvement standards and psychiatric nursing standards.
• Responsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient symptoms, responses and progress.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
• One or more years' of nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current LPN/LVN license as required by state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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