At Highland Springs we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well\\-being so you can provide exceptional care for others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a **licensed practical nurse (LPN**) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
**Department/Unit Summary**
The **Behavioral Health Unit** at Highland Springs embodies a culture of teamwork and effective communication, essential for providing specialized care to patients.
**Why Choose Us:**
* Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits
* Flexible spending and health savings accounts
* Competitive Paid Time Off
* Employee Assistance Program \\- mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
* Free Parking
* Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
* Membership discounts with local gyms and community businesses
* Working with a highly engaged staff
* Healthy staffing levels
* Flexible scheduling
* Career growth
**Qualifications and requirements**
Applicants should have a current state LPN license or a current multistate compact license and possess an associate from an accredited nursing school.
**LPN Behavioral Health**
The LPN provides nursing care to patients under the direction and supervision of a RN.
**Additional requirements include:**
* Minimum work experience: one year experience in behavioral health setting preferred
* BCLS or within one week of hire/transfer
* Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision
* Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
* Language Skills: Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
**Essential Functions**
* Makes and documents nursing observations.
* Provides input into development and maintenance of the nursing care plan.
* Implements assigned aspects of nursing care plan.
* Collaborates with RNs and Providers.
* Coordinates patient care, admissions, transfers, and discharges with patient care, service and business office personnel, as requested by RNs.
* Administers medications, treatment and therapies per scope of practice.
* Communicates with patients.
* Provides patient and/or family with instruction and education relevant to their condition, as delegated and supervised by RN.
* Set up, utilizes and/or maintains equipment, supplies and work area.
**Non\\-Essential Functions**
* Assists in the orientation of new employees
* Participates in performance/process improvement activities.
**EEOC Statement:**
Highland Springs is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community\\-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post\\-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Apply today!
Email your resume and cover letter to Cyndi at: Cynthia.Hayes@UHAvonrehab.com or apply online: Search Careers \\| Lifepoint Health Careers
Join us in delivering high\\-quality care.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community\\-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post\\-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
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