• Behavioral Health LPN

    Prime Healthcare (Leavenworth, KS)


    Overview

     

    We are seeking a Behavioral Health LPN , also refer red to as a n Acute Psych LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) . The Behavioral Health LPN (SBHU Licensed Practical Nurse ) , plays a critical role in a hospital setting by assessing mental health needs, developing nursing plans, administering psychiatric medication, and offering therapy and counseling . These nurses work closely with patients to manage their conditions and improve their mental health. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed .

     

    Shift’s Available:   Variable

     

    Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN)

     

    Hours: Variable

    Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

    + Competitive compensation

    + Medical insurance benefit plan

    + 401K

    + Sick leave accrual

    Responsibilities

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

    + Patient Assessment:  Conduct initial assessments to determine mental health needs and establish a nursing diagnosis. This includes evaluating patients' mental health status and conditions based on medical history, symptoms, and behavioral observations

    + Treatment Planning:  Develop individualized care plans with a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals

    + Medication Management:  Administer medications as prescribed and monitor patients for side effects and responses to these medications

    + Therapeutic Care:  Provide restorative care to patients, including individual and group therapy sessions. This may involve various therapeutic techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), or other modalities

    + Patient Education:  Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions and treatment plans, including coping strategies, self-care techniques, and medication compliance

    + Crisis Intervention:  Respond to crises, using de-escalation techniques to manage behavioral emergencies and ensure patient safety

    + Documentation:   Maintain accurate and detailed patient records

    Qualifications

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

     

    1. IV Certification

    2. Current LPN license in Kansas or Compact

    3. BLS upon hire

     

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

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    Employment Status

     

    Per Diem

     

    Shift

     

    Variable

     

    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

     

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    FacilitySt. John's Hospital

     

    LocationUS-KS-Leavenworth

    ID2025-217292

    CategoryLVN/LPN

     

    Position TypePer Diem

     

    ShiftVariable

     

    Job TypeNon-Exempt