Kindred Healthcare·Livingston, Tennessee
Provide direct nursing care to patients in a geriatric psychiatric unit, including administering medications and monitoring behavioral responses. Ensure patient safety and maintain a therapeutic environment while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Join Livingston Regional Hospital, a 114-bed, community hospital certified for sepsis care by the Joint Commission and accredited for chest pain by the American College of Cardiology.
As part of the ScionHealth network, Livingston Regional proudly delivers quality care covering all aspects of healthcare, from 24-hour emergency services to inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative, a Level I neonatal nursery, a 16-bed gero-psych unit, and many other specialty services.
Livingston serves a five-county area in central Tennessee and southern Kentucky.
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Job Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Psychiatric provides direct, age-appropriate nursing care in behavioral health settings under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
The LPN is responsible for supporting psychiatric care by observing patient behavior, providing prescribed treatments, assisting with daily activities, administering medications, and ensuring the safety and well-being of patients with mental health conditions.
Essential Functions Participate in patient assessments and gather behavioral, psychological, and physical data.
Provide direct care including hygiene assistance, nutrition support, ambulation, and specimen collection.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
Monitor and document patient responses to medications and interventions.
Maintain a therapeutic environment and monitor patient safety.
Report significant changes in patient behavior to RN and other team members.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
Document all care activities and ensure records are accurate and current.
Assist with crisis intervention under RN guidance.
Maintain compliance with infection control and hospital safety protocols.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Strong observational and clinical skills in behavioral health settings.
Ability to manage patients with psychiatric conditions and respond to behavioral crises.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with diverse populations.
Understanding of confidentiality (HIPAA) and patient rights.
Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Physical ability to support patient mobility and respond to emergencies.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and participation in continuing education.
Education Graduate of an accredited practical/vocational nursing program.
Licenses/Certifications Current LPN license in the state of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required).
De-escalation/Crisis Mgmt. training (required within time frame specified in facility policy).
Experience Previous experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting preferred.
Must be a graduate of an accredited practical/vocational nursing program with a current LPN license and BLS certification. De-escalation training is required, and previous experience in behavioral health is preferred.
Market context
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