LPN I (Mental Health)

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https://laserfiche.alabama.gov/Forms/ADMH-Job-Application

Location for application : Taylor Hardin Announcement Number:25-28

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

JOB TITLE: Mental Health LPN I

OPEN DATE: 09/01/2026 CLOSE DATE: Until Filled

JOB LOCATION: Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility NUMBER: 25-28 Tuscaloosa, Alabama

JOB CODE: N1000

SALARY

• ($45,352.80 -$65,436.00 Annually).
• Minimum Salary will be commensurate with experience. Limitations apply to current State Employees.
• Additional $2.00 per hour MH Direct Care Premium Pay.
• Additional $2.00 per hour Shift Differential for Evening & Night Work.

BENEFITS

• 13 paid holidays.
• 1 personal leave day accrued each January.
• 13 sick leave days.
• 13 annual leave days accrued in the first year of employment.
• Longevity bonus annually after 5 years of employment.
• Continuous opportunities for acquiring CE’s needed for maintaining professional license. Very low-cost health and dental insurance through the Alabama State Employee Insurance Board.
• Defined retirement benefit (not impacted by economic downturns) and a pre-retirement death benefit through the Retirement Systems of Alabama.
• After 1 year, the minimum amount of the pre-retirement death benefit paid to your designated beneficiary is at least equal to your current or previous fiscal year annual salary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Standard High School graduation and graduation form a state-approved school of practical nurse education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a certificate of registration as a Practical Nurse issued by the Alabama Board of Nursing.

KIND OF WORK

• Assures appropriate and effective treatment services are provided.
• Prepares and administers medications/treatments as prescribed.
• Evaluates patient’s condition prior to administering PRN medications.
• Accepts and transcribes physician’s orders.
• Obtains medication from and returns it to the pharmacy.
• Monitors patients for change in status and reports/documents findings.
• Provides basic direct care to patients in accordance with their plan of care.
• Attends mandatory in-services and maintains CEU’s for licensure.
• Documents appropriate information in the patient’s record.
• Ensures compliance with hospital standards.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of normal vital signs and body functions.
• Knowledge of restraint techniques.
• Knowledge of prescribed medication types.
• Knowledge of facility equipment and medical supplies.
• Knowledge of isolation techniques.
• Knowledge of first-aid techniques.
• Knowledge of specimen types.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and comprehend documents.
• Ability to organize job tasks.

METHOD OF SELECTION

• Applicants will be rated based on an evaluation of their job-related training, abilities, experience, and education, and should provide adequate work history identifying experiences related to the duties and minimum qualifications as mentioned above.
• All relevant information is subject to verification.
• Drug screening and security clearances will be conducted on prospective applicants being given serious consideration for employment whose job requires direct contact with patients.

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Only work experience detailed on the application will be considered. Applications should be submitted by the deadline to be considered. Announcements open until filled will remain open until a sufficient applicant pool is obtained. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure the application will be considered for the position. Copies of License/Certifications should be uploaded with your application. A copy of the academic transcript is required. Appointment of successful candidate will be conditional based on receipt of the official transcript provided by the school, college, or university.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,352.80 - $65,436.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,353 - $65,436