Mental Health Nurse (LVN/LPN) - Residential

Position Summary:

The LVN/LPN provides compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to individuals experiencing addiction, eating disorders, and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or licensed provider, the LVN/LPN supports safe medication administration, monitors patient health status, and contributes to a collaborative, multidisciplinary treatment environment.

This role is essential in promoting patient safety, dignity, and recovery across the continuum of care.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Support


* Provide direct nursing care to a diverse behavioral health population, fostering a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-oriented environment.


* Support patient assessments by collecting relevant clinical data within LVN/LPN scope of practice.


* Perform vital signs, basic assessments, and approved procedures to monitor patient health and inform care planning.


* Observe, document, and promptly report changes in mental status, physical condition, or safety risks.


* Respond appropriately to emergencies and escalate concerns to licensed providers as needed.

Medication Administration & Management


* Administer medications as prescribed, including PRNs, in accordance with scope of practice and organizational policy.


* Document medication administration, patient response, and effectiveness within required timelines.


* Maintain accurate and up-to-date Medication Administration Records (MAR).


* Perform medication counts, reconciliation, and auditing processes to ensure compliance and safety.


* Enter medication orders into the electronic medical record (as directed) with accuracy and timeliness.


* Verify and secure medications brought in by patients, families, or providers in accordance with policy.

Collaboration & Patient Education


* Collaborate with Registered Nurses, physicians, psychiatrists, and interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated care.


* Communicate key updates, including new admissions and changes in patient status, to appropriate team members.


* Reinforce patient education related to medication adherence and safe medication use within LVN/LPN scope.

Documentation & Compliance


* Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation using approved terminology and standards.


* Document incidents, medication errors, and safety concerns in alignment with organizational protocols.


* Adhere to all state, federal, and organizational regulations, including privacy and confidentiality requirements.


* Follow all policies, procedures, and compliance standards, including the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Policy.

Professional Practice


* Deliver care using the nursing process (data collection, planning, implementation, evaluation) under RN or provider supervision.


* Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and accountability in all aspects of the role.
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