LPN Full-Time Days/Nights
Company: Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe
Location: Monroe
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: $24-$29 per hour We are
looking for LPNs to join our team! Freedom Behavioral Hospital is a
82-bed acute care facility providing specialized care for adults
with their mental health and behavioral health needs. The hospital
offers a wide range of services, including inpatient and outpatient
care, as well as a variety of specialized programs and is a trusted
resource for those seeking quality care and support. The LPN
provides direct and indirect patient care services that meet the
psycho-social, physical and general aspects of care; meets the
communication needs of patient and family; provides care that
reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional
expectations, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Communicates with physicians and team members about changes in
patients' conditions, including results of diagnostic studies and
symptomology. Shifts are 12 hours with a 2/3 split rotation
RESPONSIBILITIES: Utilizes assessment scales to identify basic
needs of patients by collecting data and identifying deviations
from normal. Effectively communicates pertinent assessment findings
with other health care members. Accurately and thoroughly document
all findings in the patient record. Identifies expected outcomes
based on assessment data. Implements nursing care interventions
identified in the individualized multidisciplinary treatment plan
using accepted standards of practice in collaboration with other
health care providers. Performs nursing procedures/treatments as
prescribed by physician. Performs vital signs/measurement on
patients as ordered and as needed based on nursing judgment and
documents same in the medical record. Administers medications
utilizing established safety procedures / standards. Accurately
communicates/documents medication doses prescribed. Transcribes
orders accurately and performs chart audits of transcription
accurately and according to facility guidelines. Follows up on
patient care responsibilities; communicates incomplete assignments
and patient needs with other disciplines to assure continuity of
care. Performs other duties and projects as assigned. PREFERRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Education:
Certification from approved Practical Nursing Program License:
Licensed as an LPN to practice in the State of Louisiana.
Experience: One year LPN experience preferred. Previous experience
with behavioral health and/or geriatrics strongly preferred.
Freedom provides equal employment opportunities to all employees
and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This
policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including
recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff,
recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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