LPN-PRN (Behavioral Health)

Ambrosia Treatment Center; West Palm Beach, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Ambrosia Behavioral Health in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the overnight nursing team in a residential setting. The LPN provides direct care, medication administration, monitoring, and documentation to clients, ensuring safety and continuity of care.

The ideal candidate will have an active FL LPN license, CPR/BLS certification, and experience in behavioral health or residential treatment.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in the State of FL.
• Experience in mental health, substance use, or residential treatment preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Compassionate, calm, and professional approach to patient care.
• Ability to work independently and handle crisis situations confidently.
• Trauma-informed care practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to clients, including medication administration, monitoring, and documentation.
• Conduct and record vital signs, symptom checks, and wellness rounds throughout the shift.
• Respond promptly and effectively to medical and behavioral emergencies.
• Communicate client concerns, incidents, and updates to the on-call RN and clinical team.
• Maintain accurate and timely nursing notes and electronic medical records (Kipu) documentation.
• Collaborate with residential and clinical staff to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Uphold confidentiality, ethical standards, and trauma-informed care practices.

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs monitoring

Crisis intervention

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Tools

Kipu EMR

Job description

Ambrosia Behavioral Health is revolutionizing behavioral, substance use, and eating disorder treatment for adolescents & adults by combining cutting edge neuroscience and precision diagnostics with compassionate, evidence-based therapies. By delivering holistic care that improves patient outcomes, individuals are empowered toward long-term recovery.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our nursing team . The LPN provides direct nursing care and medical support to clients in a structured residential setting, ensuring safety, comfort, and continuity of care during overnight hours.

The ideal candidate has experience in behavioral health, crisis intervention, and residential treatment environments, and demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and sound clinical judgment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care to clients, including medication administration, monitoring, and documentation.
• Conduct and record vital signs, symptom checks, and wellness rounds throughout the shift.
• Respond promptly and effectively to medical and behavioral emergencies.
• Communicate client concerns, incidents, and updates to the on-call RN and clinical team.
• Maintain accurate and timely nursing notes and electronic medical records (Kipu) documentation.
• Collaborate with residential and clinical staff to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Uphold confidentiality, ethical standards, and trauma-informed care practices.

Qualifications:

• Active LPN license in the State of FL
• Prior experience in mental health, substance use, or residential treatment preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification .
• Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Compassionate, calm, and professional approach to patient care.
• Ability to work independently and handle crisis situations confidently.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach aligned with our core values of Compassion, Excellence, and Innovation .
• Comprehensive health insurance with no deductible or co-pay, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• 401(k)
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment focused on growth and client success.

Our clinicians and support teams work together to care for people facing mental health and substance use challenges. We offer professional development, health insurance options, and paid time off.