Provide nursing care and services within the scope of practice while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Collaborate with the healthcare team to document patient progress and administer medications according to facility protocols.
LPN – FT Days (12‑hr Shifts) $5,000 Sign‑On Bonus
Lakeland Behavioral Health – Springfield, MO Lakeland Behavioral Health is Missouri’s leading psychiatric hospital for adults and adolescents, and we’re hiring experienced LPNs who want their work to truly matter.
Our 208‑bed facility offers strong training, supportive leadership, and the kind of teamwork that helps you do your best work every day.
You’ll be part of a mission‑driven environment where structure, safety, and compassion guide everything we do.
If you’re looking for a role where your skills are respected and your growth is supported, this is a solid opportunity.
Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision Prescription drug plan FSA & HSA options Short‑ and long‑term disability Employee assistance programs Financial wellness support Tuition reimbursement …and more programs designed to support your well‑being.
Bring your experience.
Build your career.
Make an impact.
Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice, as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority. 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.
· 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. AHLPN #LI-CJ1 #LI-LBHS
Market context
Missouri behavioral health LPN positions often draw steady interest because facilities need nurses who can manage patient safety, medication support, and crisis response. Competition is usually strongest for candidates with current LPN/LVN licensure, CPR, de-escalation/restraint training, and clinical experience; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full posting. Before applying, confirm your certifications are current and be ready to describe behavioral health or high-acuity experience.
