What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health LPN position at St. John's Hospital?
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.
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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 < 60Shift
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