LPN Behavioral Health Specialist

3 weeks ago


Wentzville, Missouri, United States SSM Health Full time
Job Summary:
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Behavioral Health at SSM Health, you will provide care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within the scope of your license. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and making a positive impact in the lives of others.

Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the assessment of patients and ensure their well-being.
  • Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization.
  • Administer medications and observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
  • Perform point of care testing and therapeutic services.
  • Educate patients/families about treatment plans, including self-care post-discharge, holistic health needs, available resources, and follow-up care.


Requirements:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.
  • No experience required.


Physical Requirements:

  • Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
  • Constant standing and walking.
  • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
  • Frequent sitting, reaching, and keyboard use/data entry.
  • Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
  • Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds, and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.


Professional Licenses and Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA).
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nurse Licensure Issued by Compact State.


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