Behavioral Health LPN

St. John's Hospital
  • Leavenworth, Kansas
  • Full-time
16 days ago

Job Description

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Department: Behavioral Health Unit

Shifts Available: Nights

Employment Type: Full Time  

Hours: 12-hour shifts – 7:00 pm to 7:00 am

Location: Saint John Hospital – Leavenworth, KS 

 

We are seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will provide direct nursing care to patients with mental and behavioral health conditions, support treatment plans, and promote a safe, therapeutic environment. This position is ideal for an LPN with strong communication skills and a passion for mental health care.

 

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/  

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): 

  • Provide direct nursing care to behavioral health patients per treatment plans
  • Administer medications and monitor patient responses and side effects
  • Observe and report changes in patient condition or behavior
  • Assist with assessments, admissions, and discharge planning
  • Support crisis intervention and de‑escalation as needed
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow safety guidelines
Qualifications:

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: 

  • Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician.
  • Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
  • IV certification within 90 days of hire

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Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Nights Equal Employment Opportunity:

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

 

Numbers & Facts

LocationLeavenworth, Kansas
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
  • Behavioral Healthunmatched
  • Clinical Study Publicationsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Crisis Interventionunmatched
  • Discharge Plansunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Hospitalunmatched
  • Intravenous Therapiesunmatched
  • Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurseunmatched
  • Medication Administrationunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Psychiatric Nursingunmatched
  • Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
  • Side Effectsunmatched
  • Treatment Planunmatched

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