LPN - Behavioral Health: FT Days/Nights

Acadia Healthcare; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Longleaf Hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana. The role supports behavioral health services, with full-time day and night shifts available.

You will participate in inpatient/outpatient care across age groups, focusing on safety, compassionate care, and team collaboration. Ideal candidates hold an accredited nursing degree, an active LPN/LVN license, and CPR/de-escalation certification.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health and administer basic care using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with team to meet patients' physical, biopsychosocial, age and cultural needs.
• Provide for basic comfort and implement interventions per individualized care plans.
• Report status changes to RNs and physicians; communicate with patients and families professionally.
• Ensure safe delivery of medications according to policies and physician orders.
• Maintain professional nursing standards and accurate documentation of patient progress.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Longleaf Hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana. The role supports behavioral health services, with full-time day and night shifts available.

You will participate in inpatient/outpatient care across age groups, focusing on safety, compassionate care, and team collaboration. Ideal candidates hold an accredited nursing degree, an active LPN/LVN license, and CPR/de-escalation certification.