LPN – Behavioral Health Night Shift | $1k Sign-On

Baxter; Mountain Home (AR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Baxter Health in Mountain Home, AR is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Adult Behavioral Health Unit on the night shift. The 16-bed unit serves adults 18+ and the geriatric unit comprises 19 beds, focusing on acute psychiatric care and therapy.

The LPN provides nursing care under RN supervision, maintains a safe milieu, and participates in an interdisciplinary team to support treatment goals and patient recovery.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; ASN required.
• Minimum of one year psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• BLS certification required; Safety Care De-Escalation certification within 3 months.
• Current Arkansas or Compact State Practical Nurse license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under RN supervision per physician orders and treatment plans.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu for patients on behavioral health units.
• Work as part of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team and support groups and activities.
• Respond to emergencies and assist with patient education and care coordination.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Inpatient care

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing

Job description

Baxter Health in Mountain Home, AR is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Adult Behavioral Health Unit on the night shift. The 16-bed unit serves adults 18+ and the geriatric unit comprises 19 beds, focusing on acute psychiatric care and therapy.

The LPN provides nursing care under RN supervision, maintains a safe milieu, and participates in an interdisciplinary team to support treatment goals and patient recovery.