LPN - Behavioral Health (Nights) + $7.5k Bonus

Lifepoint Health; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Programs

Career Growth

Job summary

Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Behavioral Health. This full-time night-shift role covers 3x12 hour shifts, with a $7,500 commitment incentive and a supportive team focused on patient-centered care.

You’ll work under an RN, contribute to assessments, care planning, and medication administration, and coordinate with RNs, patients, and staff to ensure safe, therapeutic care in a busy behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina LPN license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• Handle With Care certification within 30 days of hire.
• At least 1 year of Behavioral Health experience.
• Ability to think critically and act with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, participate in patient assessments and data collection.
• Document nursing observations and maintain care plans.
• Implement aspects of the nursing care plan and coordinate care.
• Administer medications and therapies per scope of practice.
• Communicate with patients and provide education as delegated by RN.
• Set up and maintain equipment and work area.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers and discharges with relevant staff.

Skills

LPN license

Behavioral Health experience

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Communication with patients

Minimal supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Behavioral Health. This full-time night-shift role covers 3x12 hour shifts, with a $7,500 commitment incentive and a supportive team focused on patient-centered care.

You’ll work under an RN, contribute to assessments, care planning, and medication administration, and coordinate with RNs, patients, and staff to ensure safe, therapeutic care in a busy behavioral health setting.