Licensed Practical Nurse: Part-Time 7a-3:30pm

Universal Health Services; Centre Hall (Centre County); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(K) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Universal Health Services is hiring a Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for their Meadows Psychiatric Center in Centre Hall, PA. The role includes administering medication, promoting professional nursing practices, and managing patient care responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have a valid Pennsylvania LPN License and an interest in psychiatric nursing. UHS offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits including health plans, tuition assistance, and career development opportunities within their extensive network of locations.

Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania LPN License required.
• Interest in Psychiatric Nursing is essential.
• Previous Psych Nursing experience preferred but training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for assigned nursing care activities.
• Facilitates medication administration and patient education.
• Responds to crisis/emergency events.
• Communicates patient's treatment response and changes.
• Administers medication under supervision.

Skills

Interest in Psychiatric Nursing

Ability to administer medication

Education

Valid Pennsylvania LPN License

Job description

Responsibilities

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Part-Time 7a-3:30pm with rotating weekends

The Meadows Psychiatric Center is a 119 bed inpatient behavioral health facility with numerous outpatient programs which span the entire continuum of care. The beautiful 52-acre rural campus is located minutes outside of State College in Central PA. The Meadows provides comprehensive care to children through adults.

LPN Role/Responsibilities

• The Licensed Practical Nurse is accountable for assigned nursing care activities on a shift basis and is responsible for promoting and enhancing professional nursing practice on the unit under the direction of the Nurse Manager or DON.
• The Licensed Practical Nurse facilitates medication administration activities in accordance with safe medication practices, including patient education.
• The Licensed Practical Nurse responds to all crisis/emergency events to direct staff and ensure patient safety.
• Responsible for communicating patient treatment response, emotional and behavioral changes, milieu dynamics and other pertinent information.
• Administers medication under the supervision of Charge RN.
• Contributes to ensuring the environment is safe for both patients and staff members through the use of safety rounds, patient flows, and milieu management techniques.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation, Bonus & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• 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
• Tuition Assistance
• Loan Forgiveness
• In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (Could earn 20 CEUs)
• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!

Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania LPN License
• Interest in Psychiatric Nursing
• Previous Psych Nursing experience preferred but not required as we provide on the job training and education

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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.