Licensed Practical Nurse- Part Time

Lancaster, PA; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team at a newly opened psychiatric hospital. In this role, you will provide essential nursing care to both adult and adolescent patients, ensuring their comfort and safety during vulnerable times. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team to develop individualized care plans and participate in emergency interventions. This position offers a challenging yet rewarding work environment, competitive compensation, and robust opportunities for career development. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse responsible for delivering quality nursing care.
• Collaborates on individualized patient care plans and documents findings.

Responsibilities

• Conducts ongoing nursing care duties as assigned by physician orders.
• Initiates emergency measures and participates in crisis interventions.

Skills

Nursing Care

Patient Documentation

Emergency Response

Collaboration

Education

State of PA License Practical Nurse

One year of LPN experience

Job description

Responsibilities

Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital (LBHH) is a newly opened (July, 2018) 126-bed, inpatient psychiatric hospital and start-up joint venture between Lancaster General Health/Penn Medicine and Universal Health Services.

In addition to a general adult unit and dedicated adolescent unit, the new facility will also offer services for treating those with co-occurring disorders on the psychiatric-medical unit, an intensive adult unit to care for those with severe conditions, as well as a women’s trauma unit.

How will you make a difference at LBHH?

Licensed Practical Nurse will make a difference by delivering quality nursing care to psychiatric adult and adolescent individuals in care.

Licensed Practical Nurses are responsible for completing the following duties and tasks:

• Conducts ongoing and individualized nursing care duties as assigned and as dictated by the patient’s condition in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.
• Collaborates with other team members in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an individualized plan of care.
• Performs treatments and therapies as ordered by physician in an appropriate and timely fashion.
• Documents patient care, findings, and psychosocial responses to nursing interventions.
• Documents PRN medications given, reason and effect.
• Initiates emergency measures according to age appropriate CPR and client resuscitation protocols.
• Participates in emergency crisis interventions according to age appropriate techniques.

What do our current staff value at LBHH?

• An environment that puts patient care first.
• Providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times.
• Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.
• Robust continuing education options with LBHH.
• Supportive and responsive leadership.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

What’s in it for me?

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• An opportunity to make a difference every single day.

Qualifications

What Does LBHH Require for this Role?

• State of PA License Practical Nurse
• One year of LPN experience preferred

What Happens Next?

After you apply online and submit your resume, a member of our HR team will review your qualifications and experience. If we are interested in scheduling an interview, our HR team will reach out to you. You may log back on to this website to check the status of your application at any time.

Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital: Treatment. Compassion. Hope. Today, tomorrow and always.

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