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Job Description:
LPN, Behavioral Health
Shift: Part Time Nights (7p-7a); Every third weekend, rotating holidays
Where You'll Be:
Baptist Health LaGrange is adding a brand new 11-bed inpatient behavioral health unit. Our focus will be providing care for adults 18 and older who require hospitalization for behavioral health needs in a safe and structured environment. The unit utilizes an interdisciplinary team approach to provide care for patients. Team is made up of registered nurses, mental health technicians, social workers, recreational therapist, and psychiatrist.
What You'll Do:
Implement Patient and Family education plan
Assist the RN with patient assessment
Communicate the patient's status to peers, supervisors, and patient's physician as appropriate
Evaluate effectiveness of implemented nursing care
Performs job in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations
Why You're a Great Fit:
You have experience in behavioral health (not required)
You have an active Licensed Practical Nurse certification
You have or will obtain BLS certification
You are positive and passionate about helping those in our community
"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES
Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."