Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Behavioral Health

As a dedicated healthcare professional, you deserve a rewarding job with an employer who prioritizes your needs and well-being. At MedFirst Staffing, we believe your nursing career should align with your goals, skills, and lifestyle. MedFirst Staffing offers its nurses top pay and a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees. We back our nurses with a team of staffing professionals who value your time and your talent and work diligently to support your career ambitions.

We are actively recruiting Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for full-time contract positions at state-operated healthcare facilities in Butner, North Carolina. These facilities include a psychiatric hospital and a developmental center that provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex behavioral or medical conditions. Your expertise and leadership will help ensure high-quality care to those in need.

These highly sought-after positions will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Successful candidates must be able to complete onboarding requirements and begin their assignment in accordance with the terms of their contract.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Details:

• 16-week contract (with opportunities for additional 13-week contract renewals)
• Full-time night shift (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.) positions are available
• Full-time night shift schedule is a rotating 36 / 48 schedule (three 12-hour shifts / four 12-hour shifts), including every other weekend
• Full-time schedule, 40 hours (five 8-hour shifts), including every other weekend
• First shift (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.), second shift (3:00 p.m. – 11:39 p.m.), and third shift (11:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.) positions are available
• Mandatory 4-week onboarding for orientation and training, first shift (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.), Monday through Friday, at the beginning of the assignment

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License and Credentials Requirements:

• Current North Carolina or Multistate LPN license
• One year of nursing experience
• Current PPD
• Current CPR Certification, BLS – American Heart Association

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Primary Job Duties:

• Provide comprehensive patient care, including assessment and monitoring of mental health conditions
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Maintain accurate records of patient histories, conditions, and treatments
• Educate patients and families on health management and treatment options

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Benefits:

• W-2 Wages (paid weekly)
• Comprehensive insurance benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability, available to full-time employees
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (with company match)

Candidates must provide up to 3 professional references and pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

About MedFirst Staffing

MedFirst Staffing is a nationally recognized healthcare staffing firm and holds the Gold Seal of Approval® from The Joint Commission, a symbol of quality and commitment to the highest standards in healthcare staffing. Since 2003, MedFirst Staffing has built a trusted reputation for delivering reliable, skilled, and compassionate nurses and clinicians to private- and public-sector healthcare facilities across the country. We serve partners across a wide range of disciplines—including acute care, long-term care, behavioral health, developmental disability, and correctional settings.