We are seeking a Behavioral Health LPN, also referred to as an 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 

Location: Saint John Hospital – Leavenworth, KS 

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

• Competitive compensation  

• Medical insurance benefit plan 

• 401K  

• Sick leave accrual 

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 

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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