Behavioral Health LPN
Company: Northeastern Tribal Health System
Location: Miami
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Full-time Description Position Summary: The purpose of this
position is to perform practical nursing duties in the care of
adult and/or pediatric behavioral health patients. Position
responsibilities: Participates in the assessing, planning,
implementing and evaluating of nursing care. Participates in the
implementation of the treatment plan. Records and reports all
observed symptoms, reactions, treatments and changes in the
patient’s condition to the provider. Assists with screening,
admitting, transferring and discharging patients. Prepares and
administers medications. Responds appropriately to emergency
situations. Operates and monitors general nursing equipment such as
sphygmomanometers and electronic thermometers. Operates and
monitors specialized equipment for which the incumbent has been
trained. Participates in in-service, continuing education, and
nursing meetings. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Essential
skills and experience: Successfully completing LPN program from
accredited facility. Must have and maintain LPN license in good
standing. Knowledge of human body structure, function, illnesses,
and/or disease entities and skill sufficient to communicate with
nurses, patients, family members and clinical staff. Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge and skill
sufficient to observe and reliably report the physical and
emotional changes for inclusion in the patient’s care plan.
Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare dosages, and administer
and recognize contraindications of prescribed medications.
Knowledge and skill sufficient to respond to emergency situations
such as cardiopulmonary arrest. Valued but not required skills and
experience: Experience working with behavioral health patients.
Three to Five years of nursing experience. Reporting to this
position: N/A Physical demands and work environment: The physical
demands and work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands:
While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required
to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
Employee must occasionally lift and/ or move up to 100 pounds. Work
Environment: Work is performed in an ambulatory health care
setting. There is common exposure to contagious and infectious
diseases. The work may include a certain amount of exposure to
hostile and emotionally disturbed patients, families and visitors.
Indian preference applies. Applicants can submit an application,
resume with a cover letter, and a copy of CDIB or Tribal membership
card (if applicable) to Northeastern Tribal Health System, Human
Resources Director, Destiny Mayes , P.O. Box 1498 Miami, OK 74355,
faxed to (855)745-3601, or emailed to Destiny.mayes@nthsclinic.com
. Selection of the qualified applicant is contingent upon drug
screen and background check. Applications will be accepted until
position is filled. Monday-Friday Minimal overtime FREE Health and
Life insurance to NTHS employees. 10 hours of personal leave
(Annual and Sick) is accrued bi-weekly. 6% total match on 401K
Advertising until filled.
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