Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Various Shifts

As an Inpatient LPN, you will work alongside a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide essential nursing services, administer medications, monitor patient conditions, and support individuals receiving inpatient psychiatric and behavioral health treatment.

Available Shifts

• Day Shift: Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Overnight Shift: Monday–Friday | 11:30 PM – 8:00 AM
• Rotating 12-Hour Shifts (Every Other Weekend Off): Day Rotation: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Night Rotation: 7:30 PM – 8:00 AM

Position Summary

The Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for delivering direct nursing care in accordance with established nursing principles, physician orders, treatment plans, and organizational policies. Responsibilities include medication administration, patient assessment and monitoring, crisis intervention, patient education, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

The LPN works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) to ensure the safety, well-being, and continuity of care for patients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Nursing Care & Patient Assessment

• Provide direct nursing care and assist with admission and ongoing nursing assessments.
• Monitor patients' physical and behavioral health conditions and report significant changes.
• Obtain and document vital signs, nursing observations, and patient progress.
• Assist physicians and RNs with patient treatment and medical management.
• Coordinate laboratory testing and communicate abnormal findings to appropriate clinical staff.

Medication Administration & Safety

• Administer medications as prescribed and maintain accurate medication administration records.
• Ensure proper medication identification, storage, inventory, and documentation.
• Maintain compliance with medication management and controlled-substance procedures.
• Assist with medication room inspections and pharmacy orders.

Behavioral Health & Crisis Intervention

• Provide therapeutic support, patient education, and crisis intervention.
• Respond appropriately to medical and psychiatric emergencies.
• Implement patient safety precautions and monitoring procedures.
• Assist with patient observation and interventions in accordance with agency policies and RN direction.

Patient Admissions & Discharge Planning

• Assist with patient admission, intake, and orientation procedures.
• Support individualized nursing care and treatment plans.
• Participate in discharge planning, patient education, and coordination of follow-up services.
• Complete required nursing documentation and discharge instructions.

Teamwork & Quality Care

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, mental health assistants, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in shift reports to promote continuity of care.
• Assist with training and orientation of new staff.
• Follow infection prevention, emergency preparedness, and patient safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with applicable nursing standards.