Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Behavioral Health

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Behavioral Health

Job Type: Full-Time | Days 

Schedule: 3x12; 7a-7p; Rotating Weekends

Your experience matters

Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Behavioral Health 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.

More about our team

Our culture promotes teamwork, psychological safety, clinical excellence, and compassionate care for older adults experiencing behavioral health changes. Nurses and staff are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow professionally while working in a collaborative environment  where every role matters.

How you'll contribute

A Behavioral Health LPN who excels in this role:

• As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

• Under the direction of an RN or Rehab Charge Nurse, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.

• Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication. Documents patient care given.

• Assists RN with development of plan of care.

• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.

• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.

• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current Tennessee or compact state LPN license and be a graduate of a Practical Nursing Program. Additional requirements include:

• Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Experience: One-year previous experience preferred.

• Licenses: LPN License for the State of Tennessee.

• Education: Graduate of a Practical Nursing program.

More about Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas

Highpoint Health – Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is a 157-bed facility that includes 131 licensed acute care beds and 26 skilled nursing home beds. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services supported by a quali