Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health
Job Description
About the Role
Join Pro Med Healthcare Services as a Licensed Practical Nurse – Behavioral Health in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care and support to behavioral health patients.
- Administer medications as prescribed and monitor patient responses.
- Assist with routine assessments and vital signs monitoring.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Requirements
- Administer medications as prescribed and monitor patient responses.
- Assist with routine assessments and vital signs monitoring.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $35/hr
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Pro Med Healthcare Services as a Licensed Practical Nurse – Behavioral Health.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health at Pro Med Healthcare Services a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Behavioral Health registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Behavioral Health — Registered Nurse Career Context
This Behavioral Health position at Pro Med Healthcare Services is open to registered nurse candidates.
Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.
Compensation Analysis
This position also offers production-based compensation: $35000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Florida.
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a registered nurse earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- Transparent compensation ($35k–$35k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Licensed Practical Nurse, Behavioral Health Experience, Medication Administration, Vital Signs Monitoring, Care Plan Implementation, Patient Education, Detox Support, Withdrawal Support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.
Core responsibilities: The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide direct nursing care and support to patients with behavioral health needs, including administering prescribed medications and monitoring patient responses. Key duties involve collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to implement individualized care plans...
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Behavioral Health registered nurse jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Contract
Posted
8d ago
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