Mental Health LPN: Inpatient Care & Team Support

Oceans Healthcare; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan with 0

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Competitive Market Compensation

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Lake Charles is seeking a licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide high‑quality nursing care for adults and seniors with mental health concerns. The role involves collecting data, documenting findings, and implementing care plans under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Responsibilities include administering medications safely, communicating effectively with the care team, and supporting patients’ coping and well‑being within the facility's policies.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current LPN license and comply with state regulations.
• Experience in inpatient hospital nursing is a plus.
• Strong documentation and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care to a defined group of patients under RN supervision.
• Document all findings accurately in the patient record and communicate results to the team.
• Implement care plans and nursing procedures as prescribed by the physician/LIP.
• Perform bedside labs and wound care, assist with activities of daily living.
• Support patients’ coping, adaptation, and stress management related to illness.
• Provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive patient communication and care.
• Administer medications safely per policy and orders, with patient education.
• Follow up on assignments and ensure continuity of care across disciplines.
• Transcribe orders accurately and audit charts per guidelines.
• Utilize nursing knowledge to meet patient and facility needs, support evidence-based practice.
• Act as a preceptor to new staff and participate in additional duties.

Skills

LPN license

Nursing assessment

Documentation

Medication administration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Lake Charles is seeking a licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide high‑quality nursing care for adults and seniors with mental health concerns. The role involves collecting data, documenting findings, and implementing care plans under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Responsibilities include administering medications safely, communicating effectively with the care team, and supporting patients’ coping and well‑being within the facility's policies.