Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Behavioral Health
Hickory, North Carolina
Frye Regional Medical Center is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
Posted Oct 16 · 1 year of experience
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour nights
- Unit and setting
- Psych
- License
- LPN license
- Term
- Permanent
What it pays
- Sign-on bonus
- $7,500
Pay isn’t listed.
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- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Psychiatric Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Original listing
Posted on Frye Regional Medical Center’s careers page.
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Job Type: Full-time | 3x
- 12 Hour Shifts | Nights
$7,500 Commitment-Incentive Bonus Your experience matters Frye Regional Medical Center 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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) joining our team, you are 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 The Behavioral Health Services at Frye Regional Medical Center South Campus serves as the gateway to care, helping connect patients with the behavioral health services and support they need. Our 83-bed campus provides a safe, therapeutic environment where team members collaborate with experienced clinicians, physicians, and leadership to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care.
Staff enjoy a culture that encourages autonomy, professional growth, and healthy work-life balance. 83-Bed Behavioral Health Campus with 24-Hour Security Strong Physician and Administrative Support Growth and Development Opportunities How you’ll contribute
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who excels in this role
Under the direction of an RN, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN. 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. What we’re looking for Applicants should have a current state LPN license. High school diploma or equivalent required.
Additional requirements include: Active North Carolina LPN license (single-state) or compact required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins. Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
Handle With Care certification is required within 30 days of hire. At least 1 year of Behavioral Health/ Psych experience required. 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. 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. More about Frye Regional Medical Center Frye Regional Medical Center is a 355-bed hospital offering acute care hospital, home to the Frye Regional Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, Emergency Services, General and Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Weight Loss, Women's Birthing Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation that has been offering exceptional care to the Hickory NC community since 1911. We are proud to be recognized by U. S. News & World Report as a High Performing Hospital.
EEOC Statement
Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.
What's around it?
Hickory, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 12% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,063/mo
- Household income
- $64,576/yr, all local households, not nurse pay