Licensed Practical Nurse

Mary Dickson; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Chamberlain University discount

Nurse residency program

Orientation with CEUs

Career development}

SoFi student loan program

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its behavioral health unit in Newark, DE. The role involves direct patient care, medication administration, and support for treatment plans on a full-time schedule with 12-hour or 16-hour shifts.

The position requires an active DE LPN license or eligibility, CPR/BLS certification, and orientation/mentorship for new grads. UHS offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with DE license or eligible for renewal.
• New grads encouraged to apply with orientation/mentorship available.
• Current CPR or BLS certification.
• Orientation and mentor program provided.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications as prescribed by physicians.
• Maintains documentation for QA/ Infection Control and patient charts.
• Performs nursing assessments under RN guidance and documents findings.
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment teams.
• Assists with discharge planning and daily living activities.
• Reports unsafe conditions and participates in crisis interventions.

Skills

Medication administration

Nursing assessments

Patient care

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

LPN license (DE)

Job description

Responsibilities

Licenced Practical Nurse (LPN) - Behavioral Health Opportunity.

This opportunity is full-time and offers three 12-hour shifts from 7am to 7:30pm or two 16-hour shifts from 7am to 11:30pm.

(A 2 WEEK ORIENTATION IS REQUIRED. MON- FRI 8:30A-5:00P)

Rockford Center is a 138-bed mental health facility located in Newark, DE, providing easy access to a full complement of inpatient and partial behavioral health programs for children and adolescents, adults, and older adults. Rockford is the only child inpatient behavioral health facility in DE, offers an experienced and tenured senior management team, and serves New Castle County and northern Maryland.

Website: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse ServicesRockford CenterNewark, DE

Position Summary: LPN, provide direct care to patients by administering medications, assisting with activities of daily living, and implementing treatment plans developed by registered nurses or physicians. They are responsible for providing treatment and support to individuals with mental illness, substance abuse, and other behavioral issues. The nurse provides assessment and diagnosis, treatment goals, and monitoring of progress.

• Administers patient medications as prescribed by physician
• Maintains appropriate documentation for Quality Improvement monitors, Infection Control reports, etc.
• Provides education to patients on their prescribed medications, as well as families, and document timely and accurately in the patient's chart
• Under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, completes nursing assessments and document, as appropriate
• Completes transcription of medication orders timely and error free
• Helps identify patient problems, needs and strengths, and suggesting modifications to the treatment plan
• Completes Adverse Drug Reaction forms and forward to the Pharmacist
• Maintains patient, program, department and related documentation
• Collects and analyzes data regarding the patients physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational and anticipated needs throughout treatment
• Conducts and documents ongoing patient evaluation tools
• Medication administration and management of patient medications and physician orders
• Participates as a member of interdisciplinary treatment team
• Provides appropriate nursing intervention/documentation in crisis situations
• Reports unsafe patient conditions and change in status
• Provides age-specific communication, limit setting and interventions
• Prepares and adheres to the facility patient discharge process
• Assists patients in carrying out activities of daily living
• Participates in hospital emergency codes necessary to the unit's and the hospital's safe operation
• Report any incidents or suspected incidences of sexual/physical abuse or other issues to community/state agencies, and represent the facility in any legal proceedings

Benefits

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Chamberlain University Partnership discount
• In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice
• Orientation (Could earn 20 CEUs)
• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Attendance of accredited vocational school for LPNs and current license to practice nursing in DE (or eligible to receive or renew).
• New grads encouraged to apply! Excellent orientation and mentor program available!
• Current CPR or BLS Certification through the American Heart Association.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.