LPN: Compassionate Caregiver in Behavioral Health

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bastrop; Bastrop (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bastrop seeks an experienced LPN/LVN to join our care team in Bastrop, LA. The role emphasizes patient safety, timely medication administration, and documentation in the medical record.

Responsibilities include assisting with admissions and discharges, communicating with the nursing team, and providing patient education. Must have a current LPN license in Louisiana and CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Practical Nursing or Vocational Nursing program.
• Current, unrestricted LPN license in the state of practice.
• Current CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• 1 year LPN experience preferred in skilled nursing/long-term care settings.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and clinical documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing interventions as directed, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Administer medications per physician orders and document in medical records.
• Support admissions and discharges within a multidisciplinary team.
• Transcribe and verify orders; audit medical records for accuracy.
• Educate patients and families; advocate for residents' needs.

Skills

Medication administration

Nursing assessment

Documentation

Team collaboration

Resident communication

EHR familiarity

Education

LPN/LVN program graduate

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Bastrop seeks an experienced LPN/LVN to join our care team in Bastrop, LA. The role emphasizes patient safety, timely medication administration, and documentation in the medical record.

Responsibilities include assisting with admissions and discharges, communicating with the nursing team, and providing patient education. Must have a current LPN license in Louisiana and CPR/BLS certification.