FULL TIME LPN MED NURSE NEEDED MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 7A TO 3P

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring a Full-Time LPN Med Nurse for an onsite Monday–Friday, 7a–3p schedule in Baton Rouge. This role supports safe, consistent psychiatric care by carrying out the RN and physician plan of care in alignment with hospital policy.

Key responsibilities include providing skilled nursing services, reinforcing patient teaching and rehabilitative measures under RN guidance, administering/dispensing medications per physician orders, completing progress notes for 1:1 and group sessions, and promptly reporting risk-management concerns to the Director of Nursing/Administrator.

Required qualifications/skills:
- Current LPN license; psychiatric experience preferred
- CPR and CPI must be maintained
- Strong organization, prioritization, and resource stewardship
- Effective collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team in a high-stress, high-volume setting
- Thorough documentation, active listening, and conflict-resolution skills

Please visit the careers page on our website to apply for the position. Compensation & Coverage

Please visit the careers page on our website to apply for the position. Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital provides a competitive salary and benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), and Paid Time Off, with holiday pay and a profit-sharing plan.

A Typical Shift

Please visit the careers page on our website to apply for the position. Your 7a–3p day is structured around timely med pass windows, coordinated communication with the RN and the interdisciplinary team, and steady, accurate charting. You’ll balance patient interaction with focused documentation, contribute observations during team discussions, and keep an eye on unit safety indicators. Throughout the shift, you’ll triage competing priorities, stay calm during high-census moments, and escalate emerging risks early to support a stable therapeutic environment.