About This Position
Overview:
Provide nursing care and therapeutic interventions within the LPN scope of practice and established plan of care.
Administer medications and monitor patients for therapeutic response, side effects, or adverse reactions, reporting concerns as appropriate.
Participate in crisis intervention, de-escalation, safety measures, and established behavioral health protocols to maintain a secure and supportive environment.
Document nursing care, observations, interventions, medication administration, and patient response accurately within the electronic health record.
Collaborate with the RN and interdisciplinary team by communicating patient needs, observations, and changes in condition and contributing to the implementation and evaluation of
individualized care plans.
Reinforce patient and family education regarding treatment, medications, coping strategies, and available resources as directed and within scope of practice.
Requirements/Qualifications:
BLS certification required within the orientation period.
LPN program as evidenced by licensure.
Hospital or behavioral health experience preferred but not required.
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) - Behavioral Health Services - Minot, ND
Signet Health, a national behavioral health management company, is currently assisting our client hospital, Trinity Health Hospital Campus & Medical District, in recruiting full-time behavioral health LPNs—$ 23.97 - $35.96/hr, based on experience.
The Mental Health LPN provides therapeutic, recovery-oriented nursing care to patients experiencing acute psychiatric conditions or behavioral health crises under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other appropriate licensed provider. This role monitors patients’ mental and physical health status, administers medications, performs assigned nursing interventions, and reports changes in condition to support patient safety, stabilization, and emotional well-being. Working collaboratively with RNs, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and interdisciplinary support staff, the LPN contributes to coordinated treatment and effective crisis response. Through compassionate, trauma-informed care, this position helps maintain a safe and supportive environment that respects patient dignity and promotes engagement in the recovery process.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor patients’ mental and physical health status, observing and reporting changes in behavior, mood, risk level, symptoms, or response to treatment.
Qualifications:
Current or temporary LPN license in North Dakota or compact LPN licensure.
$23.97 - $35.96 Hourly
Days/Nights & Evenings/Nights
Experience
Collaborate with healthcare professionals, Behavioral health hospital experience, Mental health stabilization, Nursing, Patient progress tracking, Risk management for crisis intervention support, Caregiving documentation requirements, Electronic health records (EHR) management, Trauma-sensitive environment, Patient safety measures implementation, Observational assessments for behavioral monitoring, Medication pass administration, De-escalation techniques, Mid-level, Drug therapy monitoring, Emotional safety support, Patient family and caregiver education, Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning, Psychiatric disorder emergency response, Licensed Practical Nurse, Patient progress monitoring, Health status assessment, Acute care experience, Patient counseling, Care plan implementation, Interdisciplinary behavioral health coordination experience, Medical treatment implementation, Under 1 year, Patient family support, Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
