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Behavioral Health LPN

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Saint John Hospital

Leavenworth, Kansas

As a Behavioral Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you'll provide compassionate, hands-on care to patients with acute mental health needs in a dynamic inpatient behavioral health setting.

Posted Sep 29

Pay
Not posted
Shift and hours
Days · 12-⁠hour shifts Shifts Available: Days Hours: 12-hour shifts - 7:00 am to 7:00 pm< 60
Unit and setting
Behavioral Health Unit Provide direct nursing care to patients with acute mental and behavioral health needs in an inpatient settingpatients with acute mental health needs
License
LPN license Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician.Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Term
PermanentPart-time

Do you qualify?

License
Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician.
Certification
BLS (AHA) certificate Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Certification
IV certification within 90 days of hireAfter hire · within 90 days of hire

What it pays

Benefits

  • Benefitsfull benefits at Prime HealthcareFull benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
  • Health insurance

The role and schedule

Day to day
provide direct nursing care to acute mental and behavioral health patients Provide direct nursing care to patients with acute mental and behavioral health needs in an inpatient setting
Day to day
observe, monitor, and document patient behavior, mental status, and safety risks Observe, monitor, and document patient behavior, mental status, and safety risks
Day to day
administer medications as ordered and monitor for side effects Administer medications as ordered and monitor for side effects
Day to day
assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation Assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation to promote unit safety
Day to day
support admissions, discharges, and transfers, including patient education Support admissions, discharges, and transfers, including patient education
Day to day
collaborate with RNs, providers, and interdisciplinary care team Collaborate with RNs, providers, and the interdisciplinary care team
Day to day
complete clinical documentation per policy and regulations Complete, accurate, and timely clinical documentation per policy and regulations
Hours stated
12-hour shifts – 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026.

Saint John Hospital logo
Saint John Hospital
Hospital
SAINT JOHN Hospital
Address
3500 SOUTH 4TH STREET, LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048
CMS rating
3 of 5 stars
Beds
22

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

On your path

Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

Original listing

Posted on Saint John Hospital’s careers page.

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Overview

  • Department: Behavioral Health Unit
  • Shifts Available: Days
  • Employment Type: Part-time
  • Hours: 12-hour shifts – 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
  • Location: Saint John Hospital – Leavenworth, KS

Make a meaningful impact every day. As a Behavioral Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you'll provide compassionate, hands-on care to patients with acute mental health needs in a dynamic inpatient behavioral health setting. Working alongside Registered Nurses and an interdisciplinary care team, you'll play a key role in promoting patient safety, stabilization, and recovery.

From medication administration and patient monitoring to behavioral observation, crisis intervention, and care coordination, you'll help create a safe, therapeutic environment where patients can heal and thrive. If you bring strong clinical judgment, compassion, and a passion for patient-centered care, we invite you to join a team dedicated to transforming lives through exceptional behavioral health care.

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but is not limited to)

Provide direct nursing care to patients with acute mental and behavioral health needs in an inpatient setting Observe, monitor, and document patient behavior, mental status, and safety risks Administer medications as ordered and monitor for side effects Assist with crisis intervention and de‑escalation to promote unit safety Support admissions, discharges, and transfers, including patient education Collaborate with RNs, providers, and the interdisciplinary care team Complete, accurate, and timely clinical documentation per policy and regulations

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current. IV certification within 90 days of hire

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Employment Status: Part Time 60 Shift: Days Equal Employment Opportunity:

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What's around it?

SAINT JOHN Hospital · Leavenworth, KS

Leavenworth, KSFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 10% below the US average

Median rent
$1,229/mo
Household income
$72,987/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Leavenworth, KS

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