Licensed Practical Nurse

County: Harrison City: Gulfport FT/PT Status: Regular Part Time Education: Associate's Degree Summary: Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources has an opening for a Part-Time License Practical Nurse at our Harrison Diversion Center to provide services for a crisis management center in Gulfport, MS. The Diversion Center is a 24-hour facility open 365 days per year. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing services and supports individuals receiving care within the Diversion Center. Working as part of a multidisciplinary behavioral health team, the LPN assists with medication administration, health monitoring, crisis intervention, nursing assessments, and care coordination to promote stabilization and recovery. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical skills, professionalism, compassion, and the ability to work effectively with individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. For 50 years, Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources has served individuals throughout the Pine Belt. Through an extensive continuum of care, we strive to enable adults with serious mental illnesses, children with serious emotional disturbances, and individuals with an addiction or developmental disability to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. Our eighteen-county service area includes Forrest, Hancock, Harrison, Jones, Lamar, Covington, Greene, Jeff Davis, Marion, Pearl River, Perry, Stone and Wayne Counties. Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources offers a competitive benefits package including employer paid life insurance and LTD, along with optional Health, Dental, Vision, FSA and HSA, cafeteria options and a 403(b) plan, along with a generous leave and holiday policy. Requirements: Current Mississippi LPN license in good standing. Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program. Behavioral health or crisis services experience preferred. Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills. Responsibilities: Administer medications and monitor for effectiveness and adverse reactions. Complete nursing assessments, vital signs, and ongoing health monitoring. Assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation efforts. Coordinate care with providers and treatment team members. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation. Provide health education and support to individuals and families. Adhere to all agency policies, nursing standards, and regulatory requirements.