Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Temporary Assignment, Premium Pay, Night Shift

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary assignment (6 months)

Night shift differential

Job summary

Southridge Behavioral Hospital in Byron Center, MI, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a 6-month temporary night-shift assignment.

You will provide direct patient care under RN supervision, administer medications, support behavior management, and help with admissions and discharges. The role runs 12-hour nights (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) with a base pay of $40/hour plus night differential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Basic understanding of psychiatric nursing theory and practice.
• Demonstrated clinical competency in general nursing care.
• Current LPN Licensure in Michigan required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care according to nursing care plans and treatment plans.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic milieu with other personnel.
• Assists with behavior management, crisis control, seclusion and restraint under RN direction.
• Partners with RN on patient admissions and discharges.
• Administers medications and treatments and documents administration per policies.

Skills

LPN license

Psychiatric nursing knowledge

Clinical nursing skills

Medication administration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) education

Job description

Responsibilities

Southridge Behavioral Hospital is a beautiful and new state-of-the-art facility. As a joint venture with the Trinity Health System and Universal Health Services, we serve up to 96 adult and geriatric patients across four units.

We believe that caring, dedicated and valued staff provide exceptional patient care. We are seeking high caliber applicants that will provide innovative and evidence-based care focused on our patient's individual needs, comfort and safety. Thank you for considering our LPN position as we continue our successful opening!

More information about Southridge can be found online:

This position supports our team as a Temporary Assignment for 6 months on 12 hour night shifts, with the possibility of extension. As a temporary position this is not eligible for our Paid Time Off benefit programs, however we offer a set base pay of $40/hour. Night Shift Differential is an additional $2 on weekdays and $3.50 on weekends.

Description

Licensed Practical Nurses LPN carry out the daily routines of patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse and House Supervisor:

• Provides direct patient care according to nursing care plans and the patient's treatment plan.
• Participates with other personnel in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu.
• Assists with behavior management, crisis control, seclusion and restraint, under the direction of the registered nurse.
• Partners with RN with patient admissions and discharges.
• Administers medication and treatments to patients. Assists with medication education, informed consent and monitoring the effectiveness and efficacy of medications. Documents the administration of medications and treatments according to policies and procedures.

Hours and Location

Full Time Night Shift. 3 12-hour shifts, 7pm-7:30am. Every other weekend rotation.

We are located on the south side of Grand Rapids, near the intersection of M-6 and Byron Center Ave SW: 6291 Venture Hills Boulevard SW, Byron Center, MI 49315

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Basic understanding of psychiatric nursing theory, and practice, with previous psychiatric clinical experience desired.
• Demonstrated clinical competency in providing general nursing care.
• Current LPN Licensure in the State of Michigan Required.

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 101,500 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 29 acute care inpatient facilities, 346 behavioral health inpatient facilities and 168 outpatient and other facilities in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

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