Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Adult Behavioral Health Unit

Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Come to BRMC and join the mental health team. We have the privilege of being able to provide excellent care to patients during acute mental health crisis. We enjoy our jobs and love to have fun. We are professional, respectful, always working toward uplifting each other, and ensuring we do our very best every day. Our Adult Behavioral Health is a 16-bed unit for patients age 18 and above, while our Geriatric Behavioral Health is a 19-bed unit for patients age 55 and above. Having both behavioral units, we are able to place patients on the most appropriate unit based on each individuals need and primary diagnosis of mental illness requiring acute inpatient treatment. Patients are required to attend individual and group psychotherapy, activity therapy, and daily visits with providers. Our behavioral unit teams are actively engaged with each patient, building relationships and providing education to each patient throughout the shift. As a nurse, you have the time to get to know each of your patients and help them identify tools needed for healing. If behavioral health nursing is your passion, we are the unit for you!

The LPN is under the direction and supervision of the RN, and in compliance with current nursing and medical standards of care, Federal, State regulations, provides nursing care and service in accordance to physician orders and following the individualized treatment plan in order to achieve the highest practicable level of mental and physical well-being for each patient. The LPN also continually monitors and maintains a safe and therapeutic milieu for the patient population. The LPN functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team, assisting in activities and groups as necessary.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Associate of Science in Nursing required.
• Experience: Minimum of one-year Psychiatric nursing experience is preferred.
• Certification: BLS certification required. Safety Care De-Escalation certification required in the first 3 months of employment.
• License: Current Arkansas or Compact State Practical Nurse license in good standing.

Safety Sensitive Designation: This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat and twist up to or exceeding 8 to12 hours during shift(s). Occasionally requires lifting of 50 pounds or more of equipment. Able to push in excess of 150-pound wheelchair with patient and equipment. Occasionally lifts patients with assist 125 pounds or more. Spends eight hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse. Must be able to respond quickly in emergency situations of potentially combative patients, CPR and obtaining equipment. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure. Has a keen sense of hearing and keen visual acuity to respond to critical changing patient situations from actual observations and/or equipment alarms. May be subject to inside environmental conditions, hazards (including electrical currents and exposure to high heat and chemicals) and infectious diseases. May have to function around prisoners or those in a behavioral health crisis.