Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Behavioral Health
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Job Description
04105 LPN-Behavioral Health The LPN provides nursing care to patients under the direction and supervision of a RN.
Reports to: Unit Director FLSA: Non-Exempt Education: Associate’s Degree Required License: Current LPN to practice in the state of NC Certifications: BCLS or within one week of hire/transfer Required Skills - Ability to understand, communicate, and react effectively to patient and family needs - Critical thinking - Work well under pressure while keeping calm and maintaining customer focus Essential Functions 1.
Makes and documents nursing observations. 2. Provides input into development and maintenance of the nursing care plan. 3. Implements assigned aspects of nursing care plan. 4.
Collaborates with RNs and Providers. 5. Coordinates patient care, admissions, transfers, and discharges with patient care, service and business office personnel, as requested by RNs. 6. Administers medications, treatment and therapies per scope of practice. 7. Communicates with patients. 8.
Provides patient and/or family with instruction and education relevant to their condition, as delegated and supervised by RN. 9. Set up, utilizes and/or maintains equipment, supplies and work area. Non-Essential Functions 1. Assists in the orientation of new employees 2. Participates in performance/process improvement activities.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Key Responsibilities
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care to patients under the direction of an RN, which includes making and documenting observations and implementing assigned aspects of the nursing care plan. Responsibilities also involve administering medications, coordinating patient care activities, and providing relevant patient and family education.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a current LPN license to practice in North Carolina and an Associate's Degree, along with BCLS certification or the ability to obtain it within one week of hire. Essential requirements include strong critical thinking skills and the ability to communicate effectively and maintain composure under pressure.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Licensed Practical Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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