Longleaf Hospital·Alexandria, Louisiana
Monitor patient health and administer basic care within the LPN scope of practice for behavioral health patients. Collaborate with the medical team to implement individualized care plans and ensure safe medication delivery.
Overview Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) opportunity available!
This is a Temporary assignment and not a benefit-eligible position.
This is not an agency contract and we do not cover travel stipends or reimbursements for travel.
SHIFT: FT Nights 7p-7a and Days 7a-7p Come join our team as a LPN, at Longleaf Hospital!
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about behavioral health.
If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you!
Located about two hours northwest of Baton Rouge, Longleaf Hospital is the leading mental health and addiction treatment provider in Alexandria, Louisiana.
We offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents, and adults of all genders.
At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
DISORDERS & ADDICTIONS TREATED Mental Health & Behavioral Disorders Substance Use Disorder (SUD) & Addictions LEVELS OF CARE Detoxification Inpatient Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Outpatient Services Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) SPECIALTY TRACKS & SERVICES Active Military & Veteran Flexible hours available for FT shifts 7pm-7am
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: · Monitor patient health and administer basic care utilizing the nursing process within the LPN/LVN scope of practice in carrying out care plan objectives and goals. · Role model expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety. · Collaborate with others to ensure that patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints. · Provide for the basic comfort of patient, implement nursing interventions identified in the plan of care that is individualized to their needs. · Apply appropriate interventions to progress the patient towards wellness and address maintenance of wellness. · Discuss the care provided with patient and listen to their concerns. Report status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors. · Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patient, visitors, coworkers and others involved in the patient's treatment in an effective manner. · Provide for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with policies and procedures, physicians orders and/or current practice. · Maintain standards of professional nursing practice in accordance with facility policy and procedures, other external governing and credentialing bodies, performance improvement standards and psychiatric nursing standards. · Responsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient symptoms, responses and progress. OTHER FUNCTIONS: · Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: · Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required. · One or more years' of nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: · Current LPN/LVN license as required by state. · CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). · First aid may be required based on state or facility. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. AHLPN #LI-LH #LI-LM1
Requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing and a current LPN/LVN license. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certifications are required, with one or more years of clinical experience preferred.
Market context
In Louisiana, temporary LPN roles are often competitive because employers look for an active LPN/LVN license, CPR, de-escalation/restraint training, and prior clinical experience. These positions can move quickly when staffing needs are urgent, and the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here help you review the original job details faster. Before applying, confirm your certifications are current and tailor your resume to show hands-on patient care and behavior-management experience.
