Behavioral Health LPN

• Department: Behavioral Health Unit
• Shifts Available: Days
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Hours: 12-hour shifts – 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
• Location: St. Joseph Medical Center- Kansas City,MO

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/

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

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

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

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