Behavioral Health LPN
Saint John Hospital, Leavenworth, KS, United States
Overview
Shifts Available:
Nights
Employment Type:
Part‑time
Hours:
12‑hour shifts – 7:00 pm to 7:00 am
Location:
Saint John Hospital – Leavenworth, KS
The Behavioral Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct, compassionate care to patients with acute mental health needs in an inpatient setting. Partnering with Registered Nurses and the interdisciplinary team, the LPN supports patient safety and stabilization through ongoing monitoring, medication administration, and behavioral observation. This role requires sound clinical judgment, emotional resilience, and the ability to manage crisis situations and de‑escalation effectively. The Behavioral Health LPN helps maintain a safe therapeutic environment, supports admissions and discharges, ensures accurate documentation, and delivers patient‑centered care. This position is ideal for nurses who are enthusiastic about inpatient psychiatry and thrive in fast‑paced, purpose‑driven environments.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance options
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options
Employer 401(k) options
Tuition reimbursement options
Life, disability, and other insurance options
Many other amazing benefits
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care to patients with acute mental and behavioral health needs in an inpatient setting.
Observe, monitor, and document patient behavior, mental status, and safety risks.
Administer medications as ordered and monitor side effects.
Assist with crisis intervention and de‑escalation to promote unit safety.
Support admissions, discharges, and transfers, including patient education.
Collaborate with RNs, providers, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation per policy and regulations.
Qualifications
Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician.
Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
IV certification within 90 days of hire.
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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Shifts Available:
Nights
Employment Type:
Part‑time
Hours:
12‑hour shifts – 7:00 pm to 7:00 am
Location:
Saint John Hospital – Leavenworth, KS
The Behavioral Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct, compassionate care to patients with acute mental health needs in an inpatient setting. Partnering with Registered Nurses and the interdisciplinary team, the LPN supports patient safety and stabilization through ongoing monitoring, medication administration, and behavioral observation. This role requires sound clinical judgment, emotional resilience, and the ability to manage crisis situations and de‑escalation effectively. The Behavioral Health LPN helps maintain a safe therapeutic environment, supports admissions and discharges, ensures accurate documentation, and delivers patient‑centered care. This position is ideal for nurses who are enthusiastic about inpatient psychiatry and thrive in fast‑paced, purpose‑driven environments.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance options
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options
Employer 401(k) options
Tuition reimbursement options
Life, disability, and other insurance options
Many other amazing benefits
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care to patients with acute mental and behavioral health needs in an inpatient setting.
Observe, monitor, and document patient behavior, mental status, and safety risks.
Administer medications as ordered and monitor side effects.
Assist with crisis intervention and de‑escalation to promote unit safety.
Support admissions, discharges, and transfers, including patient education.
Collaborate with RNs, providers, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation per policy and regulations.
Qualifications
Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician.
Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
IV certification within 90 days of hire.
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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