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Redefine Management
Union, New Jersey

Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health

Licensed Practical Nurse 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$31-$36/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

At Redefine Healthcare, we believe in providing all patients with the highest quality of care and compassion. With our dedicated team of Neurosurgeons, Interventional Pain Management Specialists, Orthopedists, Psychiatrists, Vascular Surgeons, Physical Therapists, and Chiropractors, we pride ourselves on specializing in continuity of care for our patients.

Redefine Healthcare is looking for a dedicated, full-time Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health to join our expanding team of healthcare professionals in our Union Office. We are looking for motivated, compassionate candidates who want to advance their careers in a community that is always growing.

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health

Salary/Pay Rate: $31-$36/hour depending on experience

Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Type: Full-time, M-F

Benefits: Paid time off, sick time, health insurance (medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness), life insurance, 401(k) with Company match

Job Title Duties (Include But Not Limited To)

  • Receiving Orders from Providers and Enrolling Patients in REMS
  • Obtaining Patient Insurance Authorization for Spravato Treatment
  • Maintaining Patient Treatment log and Inventory Control Logs
  • Patient Supervision during Administration
  • Patient Monitoring and vital signs assessment during treatment
  • All tasks that are part of Spravato Program Protocol
  • Performing tasks as needed by prescribing provider and associated practitioners
  • Provide patient education regarding Spravato treatment protocols and aftercare
  • Meticulous and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
  • Assist physicians and nurse practitioners with treatment planning and patient support.
  • Participate in ad hoc projects as assigned to support behavioral health programs.

Maintain Licensure or Certification

  • Active NJ LPN license
  • Current BLS certification required.

Required Education and Experience

  • Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program required.
  • Minimum 3 years of recent clinical nursing experience’ psychiatry or behavioral health strongly preferred.
  • Keen clinical observation, judgment and action
  • Spravato/ketamine administration experience a big plus.
  • Highly proficient with EMRs; working knowledge of Athena EMR a plus.
  • Excellent scribing and documentation skills required
  • Ability to connect with patients.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse will manage Spravato treatment protocols, including patient monitoring, vital signs assessment, and insurance authorization. They will also maintain treatment logs, provide patient education, and assist providers with documentation in the electronic medical record.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active NJ LPN license and a current BLS certification, along with graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program. A minimum of 3 years of recent clinical nursing experience in psychiatry or behavioral health is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Spravato administrationEMR documentationPsychiatric nursingMultidisciplinary collaboration

Behavioral Health Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health at Redefine Management a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in LPN roles — ranked against 152 active LPN roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top LPN Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs

2
<$70k
4
$70k-90k
0
$90k-110k
2
$110k-130k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution10 jobs

0
1-2
0
3-4
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5-6
9
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0
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

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$39.16-$54.82/hr
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$29.52-$42.39/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of LPN roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 152 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Union

Median resident rent
$1,807/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Redefine Management

Medical Practices
Edison, New Jersey
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Sick Time
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Match