LPN - Behavioral Health

BayCare; Dade City (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare in Dade City, FL is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time behavioral health role at our Urgent Care. The position emphasizes nursing assessments, care coordination, and timely documentation.

You will liaise with physicians and ARNPs, oversee admissions, triage, and treatment plans under RN supervision. The ideal candidate has 1 year of behavioral health or nursing experience, BLS, and a high school diploma or GED; an Associate degree in Nursing is preferred.

Qualifications

• LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Liaise with physicians and ARNPs for medical clearances.
• Coordinate and complete admissions, including reports and triage.
• Prepare treatment plans and manage medications and related documentation.
• Perform tasks as assigned by the RN charge nurse.

Skills

LPN

Education

High School or Equivalent

Associates in Nursing

Job description

Full Time

Dade City:Behavioral Hlth Doris Coo

Details

LPN

LPN

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

BayCare Health Systems is currently seeking an LPN to join our outstanding and compassionate team in Dade City! This is a field-based role.

• Facility: BayCare Behavioral Health Urgent Care
• Location: Pasco County
• Status: Full-Time, Exempt: No
• Shift Hours: M-F 9:00 am-6:00pm
• Weekend Work: None
• On Call: No
  

The LPN :

• Utilizes the nursing process: assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating to achieve the goals of nursing practice.
• Will be familiar with medical clearance guidelines and act as the liaison with physicians and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners.
• Will coordinate and complete all admissions in a timely manner inclusive of nurse- to nurse reports, triages, treatment plans, medication management and all related documentation.
• Will complete tasks as assigned by the RN charge nurse.

BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including: benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401k match & additional yearly contribution, yearly performance appraisals, team award bonus, community discounts, the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

Required Certifications and Licensures:

• LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Required Education:

• High School or Equivalent
• Associates in Nursing - preferred

Experience:

• 1 year behavioral health preferred
• 1 year in nursing preferred
  

Come join our wonderful team!

This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, managed by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). More information can be found at https://info.flclearinghouse.com .