LPN Behavioral Health

Preferra Insurance; Fort Myers (FL); Sur place; USD 31 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lee Health in Fort Myers, FL is seeking an LPN to join our Outpatient Behavioral Health team. You will provide hands-on nursing support, administer treatments and medications under RN guidance, and help create a welcoming, compassionate care environment for patients with behavioral health needs.

Candidates must be a graduate of a state-approved practical nursing program and hold an active Florida LPN license. BLS certification is required; 30-hour IV course may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a state approved vocational/practical nursing program.
• Active Florida LPN license.
• BLS certification current for at least 90 days after hire date.
• Excellent communication and patient service skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a behavioral health setting.

Responsabilités

• Administer treatments and medications under RN guidance.
• Assist the Registered Nurse in collecting health data per policy.
• Collaborate with other professionals to ensure quality patient care.
• Support vision and mission of the organization with patient-centered care.
• Apply knowledge of age and cultural diversity in patient care.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Formation

Graduate of a state approved vocational/practical nursing program

Description du poste

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

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.

About the company

Lee Health

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.Check out our Employer Profile for more information!