LPN/LVN

Bloomington Meadows Hospital

Bloomington, Indiana

Bloomington Meadows Hospital is a specialty hospital.

Posted Aug 28

Pay: Not posted
Shift and hours: Days
Unit and setting: Psych · Behavioral Health
License: LPN license Licensed to practice vocational/practical nursing from the State Board of Nursing or Psychiatric Technicians.
Term: Permanent

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New grads: Welcomed
License: Licensed to practice vocational/practical nursing from the State Board of Nursing or Psychiatric Technicians.
Certification: CPR certification and successful completion of HANDLE WITH CARE including restraint and seclusion policies, within 90 days of employment, and prior to assisting in restraining procedures.After hire · within 90 days
Also asks: Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications.
Also asks: Graduate from an accredited professional vocational school of nursing.
Also asks: Additional

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Also asks: Minimum one (1) year as a LPN in psychiatric nursing preferred.

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

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Responsibilities

The LPN performs under the direction of a Registered Nurse in providing nursing care to assigned patients, utilizing basic understanding of psychiatric and personality disorders.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate from an accredited professional vocational school of nursing.

Experience

Minimum one (1) year as a LPN in psychiatric nursing preferred.

Licensure

Licensed to practice vocational/practical nursing from the State Board of Nursing or Psychiatric Technicians.

Additional

Requirements

Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications. CPR certification and successful completion of HANDLE WITH CARE including restraint and seclusion policies, within 90 days of employment, and prior to assisting in restraining procedures.

What's around it?

In Bloomington, IN

Bloomington, INFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% below the US average

Median rent: $1,200/mo
Household income: $50,465/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Bloomington, IN

NeighborhoodsHealthcare professionals frequently settle in established, quieter neighborhoods like Southeast Bloomington, Broadview, and Clear Creek near Batchelor Middle School and Summit Elementary, which offer mature trees, quiet yards, and quick access to grocery stores and Switchyard Park away from heavy student corridors. Those wanting walkable historic charm closer to downtown and Indiana University look toward University Courts, known for 1910s single-family homes, duplexes, and small apartment buildings, as well as Prospect Hill and the Near West Side with their front-porch culture and quiet streets just off the downtown grid. Buyers and renters looking for newer construction, competitive housing choices, and larger lots often target West Bloomington.

Healthcare professionals frequently settle in established, quieter neighborhoods like Southeast Bloomington, Broadview, and Clear Creek near Batchelor Middle School and Summit Elementary, which offer mature trees, quiet yards, and quick access to grocery stores and Switchyard Park away from heavy student corridors. Those wanting walkable historic charm closer to downtown and Indiana University look toward University Courts, known for 1910s single-family homes, duplexes, and small apartment buildings, as well as Prospect Hill and the Near West Side with their front-porch culture and quiet streets just off the downtown grid.

Buyers and renters looking for newer construction, competitive housing choices, and larger lots often target West Bloomington.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: amandasellsindiana.com Source 2: millicanrealty.com Source 3: collegecollectionapts.com Source 4: reddit.com

Getting aroundNavigating Bloomington relies heavily on off-peak driving and an active trail network, with most cross-town trips taking between five and fifteen minutes outside peak hours. However, parking around the university campus and central medical corridor is strictly managed and limited, with ongoing road construction and semester traffic creating periodic congestion. Bloomington Transit operates fixed-route bus lines connecting downtown and campus—with select campus-oriented routes requiring fare while others are coordinated with the university—while the paved 3.1-mile B-Line Trail serves as a reliable non-motorized commuter spine cutting straight through the urban core.

Navigating Bloomington relies heavily on off-peak driving and an active trail network, with most cross-town trips taking between five and fifteen minutes outside peak hours. However, parking around the university campus and central medical corridor is strictly managed and limited, with ongoing road construction and semester traffic creating periodic congestion.

Bloomington Transit operates fixed-route bus lines connecting downtown and campus—with select campus-oriented routes requiring fare while others are coordinated with the university—while the paved 3.1-mile B-Line Trail serves as a reliable non-motorized commuter spine cutting straight through the urban core.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: amandasellsindiana.com Source 2: collegecollectionapts.com

OutdoorsWater recreation centers on Lake Monroe, Indiana's largest lake, offering boating, swimming, waterskiing, and marina access at Fourwinds Lakeside Inn just south of town, alongside quieter paddling at Griffy Lake and Lake Lemon. Extensive hiking trails wind through the Hoosier National Forest, Bean Blossom Nature Preserve's boardwalk wetlands, and Leonard Springs Nature Park, which features a 1.1-mile loop passing caves, natural springs, and wetlands. Within city limits, the 3.1-mile paved B-Line Trail and the expansive Switchyard Park provide community recreation, walking paths, and green space.

Water recreation centers on Lake Monroe, Indiana's largest lake, offering boating, swimming, waterskiing, and marina access at Fourwinds Lakeside Inn just south of town, alongside quieter paddling at Griffy Lake and Lake Lemon. Extensive hiking trails wind through the Hoosier National Forest, Bean Blossom Nature Preserve's boardwalk wetlands, and Leonard Springs Nature Park, which features a 1.1-mile loop passing caves, natural springs, and wetlands.

Within city limits, the 3.1-mile paved B-Line Trail and the expansive Switchyard Park provide community recreation, walking paths, and green space.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: visitbloomington.com Source 2: expedia.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: makemymove.com

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Living in Bloomington

Set among the rolling limestone hills and dense deciduous forests of Southern Indiana, Bloomington offers healthcare professionals a rare blend of global culture, academic vitality, and quiet Midwestern ease. For relocating nurses, life centers around a vibrant downtown anchored by Kirkwood Avenue, Courthouse Square, and the paved 3.1-mile B-Line Trail, alongside celebrated local establishments like Nick's English Hut, Uptown Café, and Cardinal Spirits. Housing choices dictate your everyday pace: University Courts and Prospect Hill provide historic craftsman charm within walking distance of central campus and medical facilities, while Southeast Bloomington, Broadview, and Clear Creek offer established, family-friendly retreats near Summit Elementary and Switchyard Park away from student clusters.

Outdoor recreation is a defining perk, with Lake Monroe, Griffy Lake, and Leonard Springs Nature Park offering boating, kayaking, and cave trails just minutes outside your shift. The main tradeoffs stem from the massive university presence: hospital-area and campus parking requires planning, semester transitions cause brief traffic surges, and the rental market moves on an academic timeline. For clinicians who value rich arts, active trail networks, and deep community roots, Bloomington delivers a rewarding, grounded lifestyle.

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Bloomington, INFrom Census ACS 2024.