Night-Shift LPN, Psychiatric Services | $5K Sign-On

Covenant Health; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health, through Peninsula Behavioral Health, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for Psychiatric Services, Admitting and Registration. The role provides patient care under the clinical direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.

Minimum licensure is Tennessee LPN/LVN; psychiatric nursing experience is preferred. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment, administering medications, and assisting with admission, treatment plan, and discharge processes on the night

Qualifications

• Current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Tennessee.
• Previous psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment as part of the patient care team.
• Assist in therapy, education, milieu management, and treatment plan execution under RN direction.
• Administer medications with proper documentation and pharmacy access.
• Support admission processes, communication with ED, and charting.
• Participate in discharge planning and care coordination with the team.

Skills

LPN license (TN)

Psychiatric nursing

Patient care

Job description

Covenant Health, through Peninsula Behavioral Health, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for Psychiatric Services, Admitting and Registration. The role provides patient care under the clinical direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.

Minimum licensure is Tennessee LPN/LVN; psychiatric nursing experience is preferred. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment, administering medications, and assisting with admission, treatment plan, and discharge processes on the night