Licensed Practical Nurse

Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital  – Cabell County, WV


We are seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our team and provide exceptional care to individuals in various healthcare settings, including long-term care, acute care, and psychiatric/behavioral health.

As an LPN, you will deliver direct nursing care to physically and developmentally disabled, ill, and/or injured individuals. Working under the guidance of a registered nurse (RN) or licensed physician, you may oversee health service workers and certified nursing assistants in delivering basic patient care services. You will perform general nursing duties such as assisting with daily living activities, transporting patients, and recording vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, etc.).

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact on patients' or residents' lives.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• $7,500 appointment incentive for successful candidates who agree to work for the facility for at least twelve (12) months

• Provide direct patient care, including assisting with daily living activities, administering medications, and performing basic nursing duties.
• Work collaboratively under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or licensed physician to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Oversee and support health service workers and certified nursing assistants, ensuring quality care delivery.
• Monitor and record vital signs, observe patient conditions, and document progress.
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, ensuring smooth transitions and continuity of care.
• Participate in maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff through monitoring, de-escalation techniques, and crisis intervention.
• Set up and maintain medical supplies and equipment, ensuring they are readily available and in good working condition.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.

Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital, located in Huntington, West Virginia, is a 110-bed psychiatric hospital owned and operated by the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities. Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital provides quality patient care and a safe environment for its patients, who are often committed to the hospital through civil commitment or, in the case of forensic patients, ordered through the judicial system. As a training site for future health care professionals, Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital provides on-site learning experiences for educating physicians, nurses, practical nurses, psychologists, counselors, health care administrators, technicians, and supportive services personnel. The hospital holds accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and is certified by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Through ongoing collaboration with Marshall University’s Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry, a variety of medical and clinical professionals partner with the hospital’s own staff to work diligently with patients to achieve a smooth transition back to the community after discharge.

This is a continuous job posting, meaning we are actively gathering applications for future vacancies. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted as positions become available. Please note that there may be a delay before you are contacted regarding your application. We appreciate your patience and thank you for your interest in joining our team.

Salary : $44,320 - $66,480