The Psychiatric or Mental/Behavioral Health LPN is responsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care in the psychiatric unit of a hospital, mental health/behavioral health hospital, or they can be responsible for care in community settings.
The LPN must demonstrate the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with the supervision of a Registered Nurse and in collaboration with the care team.
Minimum Requirements:
- Current LPN license in state of assignment
- 1 year experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health care setting preferred
- Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
- Current CPR if applicable
- TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
- Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
Adolescent Psych LPN in Simpsonville at Amergis
- Typical pay
- $79,300–$99,840
For context, most lpns earn between $79,300–$99,840 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as contract and onsite. It was posted 3 days ago.