The LPN will perform comprehensive psychiatric and mental health assessments while monitoring patient health status and medication effectiveness. They will also collaborate with the treatment team to provide patient education and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have graduated from an accredited nursing program and hold a valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license. A minimum of six months to one year of experience in psychiatric or mental health nursing is preferred.
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Job description
Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
Job Description
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Location: Antioch, Tennessee Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary: Join our compassionate outpatient behavioral health nursing team in Antioch, Tennessee, where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals receiving psychiatric and mental health services. This Monday through Friday position offers a consistent daytime schedule from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM with no weekends, holidays, or evening shifts required, creating an exceptional work-life balance for nursing professionals seeking stability and purpose-driven work. We are seeking a dependable, patient-focused Licensed Practical Nurse who values teamwork, communication, organization, and compassionate care. In this role, you will support patients through psychiatric and mental health nursing services including medication administration, patient education, phone triage, laboratory support, and coordination of care within a collaborative outpatient setting. You will work alongside physicians, Registered Nurses, therapists, and additional healthcare professionals to provide high-quality behavioral healthcare while supporting a welcoming and recovery-focused environment. Compensation is based on post-license experience and is expected to range from $25.25 to $27.00 per hour. Located just outside of Nashville, Antioch offers convenient access to entertainment, dining, shopping, parks, and cultural attractions while maintaining a strong sense of community. This growing area provides healthcare professionals with the opportunity to enjoy both professional growth and an excellent quality of life. This position offers…
Sign On Bonus! – $2,500
Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more Key Responsibilities:
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
AD&D Insurance
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Long Term Disability
Continuing education opportunities
Vision health coverage
Medical health coverage
403b retirement plan
Dental health coverage
Perform comprehensive psychiatric and mental health assessments and communicate concerns to the treatment team as appropriate
Administer and monitor medications while observing effectiveness, side effects, compliance, and patient response
Provide patient education regarding medications, behavioral health treatment plans, wellness strategies, and available resources
Conduct phone triage and assist patients with medication concerns, prescription assistance programs, and prior authorizations
Monitor patient health status including vital signs, nutritional status, weights, and disease-related concerns
Perform CLIA waived laboratory testing and maintain quality control documentation and laboratory standards
Support phlebotomy services and report abnormal laboratory values as required
Collaborate with physicians, Registered Nurses, Certified Medical Assistants, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care
Assist with employee health services including influenza vaccination clinics and TB skin testing
Complete clinical documentation accurately and within organizational standards while maintaining patient confidentiality
Maintain compliance with mandatory trainings, organizational policies, and ethical healthcare practices
Provide assigned residential nursing services as directed when applicable Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited nursing program required
Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required
Minimum of six months to one year of psychiatric, behavioral health, or related mental health nursing experience preferred
Experience in outpatient nursing, medication administration, behavioral health services, psychiatric care, patient triage, or mental health support preferred Additional
Qualifications
Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with physicians, nurses, clinical staff, and multidisciplinary treatment teams
Possess strong communication, prioritization, and organizational skills
Maintain professionalism and flexibility in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Demonstrate strong patient service skills and the ability to provide compassionate behavioral healthcare
Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to ethical healthcare standards
Possess basic computer and electronic documentation skills
Report to work consistently and complete assigned duties within designated timeframes Physical Requirements
Sit for extended periods throughout the workday
Stand and move throughout the clinic environment as needed
Occasionally squat, kneel, bend, lift, and drive for work-related activities
Perform physical tasks associated with outpatient nursing and patient care responsibilities Time Type: Full time Pay Range: $0.00--$0.00 Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy: Medical, dental, and vision health coverage Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts 403b retirement plan with company match Paid time off and ten paid holidays AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid) Employee Resource Groups Continuing education opportunities Employee Assistance Program Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect. At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture. Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve. Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety. Centerstone is a nonprofit health system providing mental health and substance use disorder treatments. Services are available nationally through the operation of outpatient clinics, residential programs, the use of telehealth and an inpatient hospital. Centerstone also features specialized programs for the military community, therapeutic foster care, children’s services and employee assistance programs. Centerstone’s Research Institute provides guidance through research and technology, leveraging the best practices for use in all our communities. Centerstone’s Foundation secures philanthropic resources to support the work and mission of delivering care that changes people’s lives.
