Psychiatric LPN

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life_ins

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Psychiatric LPN to work in a hospital psychiatric unit or behavioral health setting in Memphis, TN. The role emphasizes nursing judgment under RN supervision and collaboration with the care team.

The position is a contract, part-time assignment with a 15-hour work week at $33 per hour. The ideal candidate holds an active LPN license and has familiarity with behavioral health care standards.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in state of assignment.
• 1 year experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting preferred.
• Complies with professional standards of practice.
• Current CPR if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing process and deliver patient care in psychiatric unit or behavioral health settings.
• Demonstrate ability to make clinical judgments under RN supervision and care team collaboration.

Skills

LPN

Psychiatric nursing

Education

LPN license

Job description

Psychiatric LPN

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Contract - Part Time

Pay: $33 / Hour

Hours: 15.00

Location: Memphis, TN

The Psychiatric orMental/Behavioral Health LPN is responsible and accountable for the applicationof the nursing process and the delivery of patient care in the psychiatric unitof a hospital, mental health/behavioral health hospital, or they can be responsiblefor care in community settings.

The LPN must demonstrate the ability to make clinicaljudgments in an effective and efficient manner with the supervision of aRegistered Nurse and in collaboration with the care team.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current LPN license in state of assignment
• 1 year experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health caresetting preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Nursing

Job Function: Nursing | LPN | LPN - Psychiatric

Job Type: Contract - Part Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0324

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $33 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-11-12T21:49:05