Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Daytime 6am - 6pm
Company: Perimeter Healthcare
Location: Forrest City
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Perimeter Behavioral of Forrest City has immediate openings for
Day, Evening or Night LPNs. We are seeking individuals who are
committed to improving the lives of those with mental health
illness. The Licensed Practical Nurses’ responsibilities include
the following: · Provides general nursing care as required. ·
Develops a therapeutic relationship with assigned residents. ·
Distribute medication as prescribed and properly maintain the MARS.
· Serve as a role model for residents and peers. · Establish and
maintain professional contact with the resident’s physician and
psychotherapist to assist in planning the resident’s care. · Model
and teach appropriate life skills to the patients. · Admits,
discharges and transfers residents based on physician’s orders and
sometimes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. · Intervene
appropriately to de-escalate residents as needed. Providing quality
and excellent nursing care to assigned behavioral health children
and adolescents Qualified candidates for Licensed Practical Nurses
should have the following: · Active Licensed Practical Nurse
License in the State of Arkansas or eligible compact license ·
Prefer one-year direct care experience in a behavioral health
setting. · Must be CPR Certified Perimeter Healthcare is one of the
leading behavioral health care providers in the country for
children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. We deliver hope
to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated
treatment programs. Our focus and commitment on service excellence
is available across several states and in different care settings.
Our team ensures our patients receive the required care that they
or their loved one needs. We offer several programs for our
patients including inpatient acute treatment and residential
treatment. We are seeking staff who exhibit daily the following
values: C- Compassion A- Accountability R – Respect and E-
Empowerment. EEO We are committed to providing an environment of
diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to
all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is
an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training,
and selection process within the company regarding race, color,
religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender
identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state, or local laws.
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