LPN Behavioral Health Nurse (EVENING SHIFT)

Part-time

Masonicare

Wallingford, CTPart-timeSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation

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Location

Wallingford, CT

Schedule

Part-time

Work Authorization

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Connecticut RN Or LPN License

Job overview

The LPN Behavioral Health Nurse provides nursing care to patients in a 50-bed behavioral health hospital unit. The role coordinates with clinical and case management staff, supports treatment plans, and practices evidence-based nursing. The position is scheduled for 32 hours per week on the evening shift, including every other weekend. A current Connecticut RN or LPN license and at least one year of clinical experience are required; behavioral health or acute-care experience is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Nursing CareClinical ExperienceAcute CareBehavioral Health

Qualifications

Accredited Nursing School GraduateBSN1+ Year Clinical ExperienceConnecticut RN or LPN License

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

401(k) Match

Full job description

LPN Behavioral Health Nurse (EVENING SHIFT) Job Location: Wallingford Center, Connecticut

LPN Behavioral Health Nurse (EVENING SHIFT)

Masonicare Behavioral Health Hospital – Wallingford, CT

Evening Shift / 32hrs/wk / EOW

This role will work on a 50 bed Behavioral Health Hospital Unit

“We are committed to supporting our employees with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits such as medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, matching 401K retirement plan, work-life balance, and career growth opportunities.”

TheBehavioral Health Nurseprovides professional nursing care to emotionally disturbed and/or mentally ill patients for Behavioral Health. Works with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist in treatment plans for patients; and to perform related work. Practices Evidence-Based nursing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assumes the professional responsibility and accountability for a group of residents/patients including:
Medication/Treatment Administration
Teaching
Supervision of all nursing staff to assure implementation of the interdisciplinary care plan.
Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history. Performs ongoing and systematic assessments utilizing the nursing process to establish a comprehensive goal directed interdisciplinary plan.
Plans and provides nursing care for patients.
Communicates and collaborates effectively with residents/patients, families, colleagues and other members of the interdisciplinary team to assure that treatment is appropriate to meet the age, needs and abilities of resident/patient and unit needs.
Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications. Arranges further medical attention when necessary.
Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.
Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.
Tests for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain.
Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician’s written orders.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping.
Performs administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system.
Provides courteous, high quality service to patients and members of the public by personally responding to requests for service or making appropriate referral.
Supervises the care provided by CNAs & LPNs assuring adherence to the plan of care, resident profile, policies and procedures.
Participates in educational programs, inservices, meetings and workshops and utilizes current literature to enhance professional skills and knowledge. Attends all annual mandatory programs.
Participates in quality improvement activities as directed.
Follows standards of the Diligent Minimal Lift Program.
Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing. BSN Preferred.

Experience: Minimum one year clinical experience, preferably in an acute and/or Behavioral Health capacity.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Current RN or LPN license in the State of Connecticut, in good standing

#lpnbehavioralhealth

Job ID: 17181

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How this job compares

Set against the 500 open Behavioral Health Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 1, 2026.

Pay: This postingNot listed
US median$85–90K/yr35 salary ranges
US median$38–54/hr218 hourly ranges
Openings: Olive Jobs lists 32 open Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Connecticut and 500 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Connecticut: Hartford HealthCare17 open
Elara Caring5 open
Masonicare (this employer)4 open
Experience: This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Behavioral Health Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (210 postings).
Education: 14 of the 500 open Behavioral Health Nurse jobs (3%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 1, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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