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Licensed Practical Nurse - Behavioral Health

SSM Health
St. Louis, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 May 2026

About the role

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

*Now hiring Behavioral Health LPN for DePaul Hospital's Intermed Care! Make a difference in the lives of patients and enjoy outstanding insurance and benefits, competitive pay and a sign on bonus all in a positive and supportive work environment!

Schedule: Full-time, Night Shift, 3, 12-hour shifts a week with rotating weekends/holidays

Sign On Bonus: A two-year service commitment is required and applicable {eligibility is reserved for external qualified candidates only}

Job Summary:

Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within scope of license.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Contributes to the assessment of patients and ensures the well-being of patients.
  • Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
  • Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
  • Performs point of care testing and therapeutic services.
  • Educates patients/families about treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.
  • As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.
  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

EXPERIENCE

  • No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
  • Constant standing and walking.
  • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
  • Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
  • Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
  • Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
  • Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
  • Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
  • Occasional driving.
  • Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 
 

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 

     
State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin 

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) 
  • And 
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nurse Licensure Issued by Compact State

Work Shift:

Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

1209000128 BHS - Intermed Care

Scheduled Weekly Hours:36

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

  • Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

  • Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

  • Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

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