LPN Behavioral Health

Voices for Voices; Fort Myers (FL); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Health is seeking an LPN to join our Outpatient Behavioral Health team in Fort Myers, providing hands-on nursing support and helping create a welcoming, supportive care environment.

The role involves administering treatments and medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, collecting health data, collaborating with other professionals, and contributing to quality patient care and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a state approved vocational/practical nursing program.
• Florida LPN license required.
• BLS certification required; 90 days after hire date.
• No prior experience required; competency assessment will be completed.

Responsibilities

• Administers treatments and medications under nurse supervision.
• Assists the Registered Nurse with patient care and data collection.
• Collaborates with healthcare team to ensure effective care delivery and outcomes.
• Supports the organization mission and provides quality nursing care.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Vocational/Practical Nursing

Job description

Location

Behavioral Health Center - 12550 New Brittany Blvd Fort Myers FL 33907

US:FL:Fort Myers

Department

HOD HB Behavioral Health

Work Type

Full Time

Shift

Shift 1/8:00:00AM to 4:30:00PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate

$22.34 - $29.04 / hour

Summary

Make a difference where compassionate care and meaningful connections matter. Lee Health is seeking an LPN to join our Outpatient Behavioral Health team, providing hands‑on nursing support to patients while helping create a welcoming, supportive care environment. This is a great opportunity for an LPN who is compassionate, dependable, and comfortable working as part of a collaborative team while building trust with patients and supporting their ongoing behavioral health needs.

Performs and documents selected tasks such as the administration of treatments and medications in delivery of patient care under the guidance and discretion of the registered nurse. Assist the Register Nurse in collecting health data according to established policies. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Supports the organization vision and mission. Uses knowledge of patients age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through excellence in customer service and performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of a state approved vocational/practical nursing program required.
• Experience: None required. Qualified individuals will successfully complete the competency assessment.
• Certification: Proof of American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), current for a minimum of 90 days after hire date. 30-hour IV Course may be required based on specialty.
• License: Currently licensed as an LPN in the State of Florida.
• Other: Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and customer service skills required.

Company Culture

Supported by over 10,000 dedicated employees and 4,500 volunteers and auxilians, Lee Health remains the bedrock of our community by offering acute care, emergency care, rehabilitative and diagnostic services, health and wellness education, community outreach and advocacy programs throughout the five county region. We continue to invest back into our community to improve facilities, add services and extending care to those who need it most – in their own back yard.