Behavioral Health Unit - LPN - (FT)

About the role

The Behavioral Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides targeted, dependent nursing interventions for individuals experiencing psychiatric crises, substance use disorders, or acute mental illness. Operating under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or authorized prescriber, the LPN utilizes their education and scope to maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a highly collaborative relationship with the supervising RN to adapt the plan of care based on the patient's fluctuating clinical stability.
• Demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice.
• Foster open communications and treat staff, physicians, patients, and families with consideration and respect.
• Build strong therapeutic relationships, contribute to positive patient outcomes, and grow both professionally and personally.

Requirements

• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and basic Windows based programs.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.
• Possess good interpersonal skills so that they can communicate with the patients and the staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum Work Experience: Prior psychiatric or behavioral nursing experience preferred.
• Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Maintain current LPN license within the state of Idaho.