LPN – Behavioral Health Nurse with Growth & Tuition

Catholic Health Services; Village of Freeport (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Community Behavioral Health in Freeport, NY is seeking an LPN for the New Hope Stabilization Center. The role supports general nursing care for mental health and substance use disorders under RN supervision.

You will screen admissions, participate in interdisciplinary rounds, and manage medication administration with patient education. Responsibilities include vital signs, health data collection, discharge coordination, and ensuring privacy and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Maintain current NYS LPN license.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1 year med/surg experience preferred and/or experience with mental health and substance use disorders.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification as well as Narcan certificates.
• NYS driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screens individuals for potential admission via the telephone or walk-ins to ensure appropriate level of care.
• Refer individuals to other services if not appropriate or no bed availability.
• Process admission and orientation per unit guidelines with interdisciplinary team.
• Conduct daily vital signs monitoring and document findings.
• Record health data and nursing goals in Health Data form.
• Administer, monitor, and educate on medications; document accordingly.
• Discharge planning includes ensuring medications are provided and documented.
• Log and dispose of unclaimed medications per policy.
• Monitor signs of withdrawal and mood changes; provide nursing care.
• Document rounds and discharge summaries with the team.
• Provide health education to individuals and groups.
• Maintain HIPAA privacy and confidentiality.

Education

NYS LPN license

Bachelor’s degree preferred

CPR/First Aid Certification

Narcan certificates

NYS driver’s license preferred

Job description

Mercy Community Behavioral Health in Freeport, NY is seeking an LPN for the New Hope Stabilization Center. The role supports general nursing care for mental health and substance use disorders under RN supervision.

You will screen admissions, participate in interdisciplinary rounds, and manage medication administration with patient education. Responsibilities include vital signs, health data collection, discharge coordination, and ensuring privacy and HIPAA compliance.