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Behavioral Health Nurse (RN/LPN)

Baptist Healthcare System · Richmond, KY

Typical pay in Kentucky$24–$30/ hourBLS figures for the area, not this employer’s offer. The employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
  • EmployerBaptist Healthcare System
  • LocationRichmond, KY
  • EmploymentFull time
  • Posted12 days ago
  • RequisitionR26103435
  • ProfessionLicensed Practical Nurse

About this role

Baptist Healthcare System is hiring a Behavioral Health Nurse (RN/LPN) in Richmond, KY. The listing is for a full time position. We list it here with the typical pay for the area so you can compare it with other licensed practical nurse roles before you apply. This employer’s own range arrives with your free pay report.

Licensed practical and vocational nurses provide bedside and clinic care under the direction of RNs and physicians.

Richmond, KY at a glance

  • $28.10/hrmedian pay, Kentucky
  • $24–$30middle half of earners, per hour
  • 1hospital listed by CMS in Richmond
  • Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour.
  • HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations covering Madison County; shortage areas often have more openings.
  • Kentucky is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Kentucky license by endorsement.

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Kentucky · Kentucky state guide

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2024), BEA regional price parities, CMS hospital directory, HRSA shortage areas, GSA per diem, state licensing boards. These are area figures, not this employer’s offer.

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What do licensed practical nurses get paid at other hospitals in the US?

  • MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME$47.83/hr
  • CommonSpirit HealthWOODLAND, CA$41.23/hr
  • Boston Medical CenterMassachusetts$40.82/hr

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Typical requirements

  • Active LPN or LVN license in the state of the job
  • Completion of an approved practical nursing program
  • BLS certification

General requirements for this profession. Check the exact requirements with your recruiter.

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