Behavioral Health Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN

Lifepoint Health®

. Screen and coordinate patient admissions and transfers from hospitals and clinics .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • Kentucky • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $51,611 - $77,417 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient admissions and transfers, ensuring compliance with EMTALA and Lifepoint Health policies while utilizing strong clinical judgment and critical thinking in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Compact LPN License3+ Years Clinical Experience in Behavioral HealthKnowledge of EMTALA and Compliance PoliciesStrong Clinical Judgment and Critical ThinkingExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical Decision-MakingPatient Flow MonitoringBehavioral Health Placement CoordinationTyping Speed of 30–40 WPMMultitasking in High-Volume Setting

Soft Skills

Commitment to Patient-Centered Care

Tools & Technologies

High-Speed Internet Access

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Compact LPN License

Industry Keywords

EMTALALifepoint Health PoliciesQuality StandardsBehavioral HealthCritical Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Screen and coordinate patient admissions and transfers from hospitals and clinics
Use clinical decision-making and approved criteria to ensure the proper level of care
Collaborate with intake teams, physicians, nursing staff, and hospital departments to facilitate timely and appropriate placements
Monitor patient flow, track delays, and help improve access processes for better outcomes
Serve as a liaison between facilities, patients, families, and providers
Navigate referrals from submission to final acceptance within 45 minutes
Ensure compliance with EMTALA, Lifepoint Health policies, and quality standards
Coordinate timely behavioral-health placement and transportation across 18 locations
Work remotely in a dynamic, fast-paced, mission-driven environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Compact LPN License
3+ years of clinical experience in Behavioral Health or ED (EmPath Unit) / Critical Care experience with Behavioral Health patients
High-speed internet access (minimum: 50 Mbps upload / 100 Mbps download)
Excellent communication skills and a commitment to patient-centered care
Knowledge of regulatory requirements, EMTALA, Lifepoint Health Ethics and Compliance policies, and quality initiatives
Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking
Ability to multitask in a high-volume setting
Typing speed of 30–40 wpm
Successful completion of Internet Speed and Basic Computer Competency Assessments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
Life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Paid family leave
Paid time off
Higher education and certification tuition assistance
Loan assistance
401(k) retirement package and company match
Mental, physical and financial wellness programs
Free gym memberships
Virtual care appointments
Mental health services
Discount programs
Opportunity to impact lives at a critical access point in care
Supportive leadership and career advancement opportunities