Psychiatric LPN: Team-Based Patient Care & Safety

Creekside Behavioral Health; Preston Forest (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Creekside Behavioral Health in Kingsport, Tennessee, is seeking an on-site Licensed Practical Nurse to join our psychiatric care team. You will provide direct nursing care under supervision, administer medications, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients on the unit.

The ideal candidate has an LPN license, at least one year of clinical nursing experience, and knowledge of psychotropic medications.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in clinical settings.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and administration procedures.
• CPR and de-escalation training preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care under supervision of an RN.
• Administer medications per policy and document effects.
• Monitor patient status and communicate changes to the team.
• Support safety and tone of the unit to maintain a therapeutic environment.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Medication administration

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing Program

Job description

Creekside Behavioral Health in Kingsport, Tennessee, is seeking an on-site Licensed Practical Nurse to join our psychiatric care team. You will provide direct nursing care under supervision, administer medications, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients on the unit.

The ideal candidate has an LPN license, at least one year of clinical nursing experience, and knowledge of psychotropic medications.