Licensed Practical Nurses Needed

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) - Behavioral Health Services - Minot, ND

 

Signet Health, a national behavioral health management company, is currently assisting our client hospital, Trinity Health Hospital Campus & Medical District, in recruiting full-time behavioral health LPNs—$ 23.97 - $35.96/hr, based on experience. 

 

The Mental Health LPN provides therapeutic, recovery-oriented nursing care to patients experiencing acute psychiatric conditions or behavioral health crises under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other appropriate licensed provider. This role monitors patients’ mental and physical health status, administers medications, performs assigned nursing interventions, and reports changes in condition to support patient safety, stabilization, and emotional well-being. Working collaboratively with RNs, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and interdisciplinary support staff, the LPN contributes to coordinated treatment and effective crisis response. Through compassionate, trauma-informed care, this position helps maintain a safe and supportive environment that respects patient dignity and promotes engagement in the recovery process.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor patients’ mental and physical health status, observing and reporting changes in behavior, mood, risk level, symptoms, or response to treatment.
• Provide nursing care and therapeutic interventions within the LPN scope of practice and established plan of care.
• Administer medications and monitor patients for therapeutic response, side effects, or adverse reactions, reporting concerns as appropriate.
• Participate in crisis intervention, de-escalation, safety measures, and established behavioral health protocols to maintain a secure and supportive environment.
• Document nursing care, observations, interventions, medication administration, and patient response accurately within the electronic health record.
• Collaborate with the RN and interdisciplinary team by communicating patient needs, observations, and changes in condition and contributing to the implementation and evaluation of individualized care plans.
• Reinforce patient and family education regarding treatment, medications, coping strategies, and available resources as directed and within scope of practice.

Requirements/Qualifications

Qualifications:

 

• Current or temporary LPN license in North Dakota or compact LPN licensure.
• BLS certification required within the orientation period.
• LPN program as evidenced by licensure.
• Hospital or behavioral health experience preferred but not required.

 

$23.97 - $35.96 Hourly

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