Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.
Don't just apply. Show up ready.
Olive works from this exact posting — no sign-up to start.
At a glance
Requirements
Credentials this posting asks for.
Job overview
Amergis is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The Psychiatric or Mental/Behavioral Health LPN is responsible for applying the nursing process and delivering patient care in psychiatric units of hospitals, mental health/behavioral health hospitals, or community settings. This role requires demonstrating clinical judgment effectively and efficiently under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and in collaboration with the care team.
Key focus areas include Apply the nursing process and deliver patient care in psychiatric units of hospitals, mental health/behavioral health hospitals, or community settings and Make clinical judgments effectively and efficiently under RN supervision and in collaboration with the care team.
Successful candidates bring LPN License In State Of Assignment, Current CPR, and TB Questionnaire. Important skills include Clinical Judgments, Patient Care Delivery, and Nursing Process Application.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
The Psychiatric or Mental/Behavioral Health LPN is responsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care in the psychiatric unit of a hospital, mental health/behavioral health hospital, or they can be responsible for care in community settings.
The LPN must demonstrate the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with the supervision of a Registered Nurse and in collaboration with the care team.
Minimum Requirements:
-
Current LPN license in state of assignment
-
1 year experience in a psychiatric care setting preferred
-
Current CPR if applicable
-
TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
-
Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
-
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
-
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
-
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
-
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
-
401(k) savings plan
-
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Category: Nursing
Job Function: Nursing | LPN | LPN - Psychiatric
Job Type: Travel
Setting: Healthcare Facilities
Position Type: Healthcare
Office Number: 0427
Contract Duration: 17
Pay Rate: $2046 / Week
Date Posted: 2026-07-30T19:49:11
You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.