Inpatient Psychiatric LPN/LVN — Care & Crisis Support

UHS; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide and assist in direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse and physician. The role includes medical management, reassessment, safety, and crisis management within a psychiatric unit.

New grads are welcome. Must hold NC LPN license, CPR, CPI, and a valid NC driver’s license. Prior inpatient psychiatric experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• One-year inpatient psychiatric experience or healthcare environment with adults, adolescents and/or children preferred.
• New grads welcome.
• Current North Carolina State Licensed Practical Nurse License (LPN).
• Current North Carolina Driver’s License.
• CPR Certification.
• CPI Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide & assist in direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse (RN) as prescribed by the physician & the treatment team.
• Provide medical management and re-assessment of patients.
• Assist RN with environmental safety and crisis management for the patient population.
• Assist Admissions to the Unit as well as Discharging patients from the units under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Supervise MHTs as directed by RN.
• Document patient care, ensure that data is accurate, & that it is included in the BMP, master treatment plan via timely nursing care plan updates.
• Work with the treatment team to provide a consistently therapeutic milieu.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Milieu management

Medication administration

Monitor medication effects

Special procedures

Therapeutic relationships

Patient education

Medical charting

Medical records

Supervision

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - NC

Job description

Universal Health Services in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide and assist in direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse and physician. The role includes medical management, reassessment, safety, and crisis management within a psychiatric unit.

New grads are welcome. Must hold NC LPN license, CPR, CPI, and a valid NC driver’s license. Prior inpatient psychiatric experience is preferred.