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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$60,755 / year median in North Carolina
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Liberty Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide compassionate, person-centered care within our behavioral health and human services programs. The LPN will deliver direct nursing care, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and support interdisciplinary treatment plans for individuals with behavioral health and developmental needs. Responsibilities include patient assessments, documentation, health education, and collaboration with RNs, physicians, and therapists. Liberty Healthcare offers the opportunity to work on innovative, data-driven public-sector programs that improve community health outcomes in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in behavioral health and human services settings Administer medications and treatments per provider orders Monitor, document, and report vital signs and patient status changes Support and implement interdisciplinary care and treatment plans Perform basic patient assessments and contribute to care planning Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and reports Educate patients and families on health, medications, and self-care Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and therapists to coordinate care Adhere to clinical protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements Support quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives Required Skills Patient care and bedside nursing Medication administration Vital signs monitoring and basic assessments Behavioral health and crisis de-escalation basics Clinical documentation and EHR use Infection control and safety practices Care coordination with interdisciplinary teams Patient and family health education Regulatory and compliance awareness (HIPAA, etc.) Time management and prioritization in clinical settings