LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE

Universal Health Services; Rosemead (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Comprehensive Benefits

401(K) with company match

Student Loan Refinancing Program

Job summary

Universal Health Services is hiring a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for BHC Alhambra Hospital located in Rosemead, California. The LVN will provide vital nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, focusing on psychiatric and personality disorders.

Ideal candidates should possess a graduate degree from an accredited vocational nursing program and have a minimum of one year of psychiatric nursing experience. Benefits include tuition assistance and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as an LVN in psychiatric nursing preferred.
• Six months experience in Child and Adolescent Development preferred.
• Licensed to practice vocational nursing from the State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Collect data for the integrated assessment.
• Record vital signs accurately.
• Document changes in patient's condition.
• Communicate changes to the Charge Nurse.
• Report infection signs to the Charge Nurse.

Skills

Data collection

Vital signs monitoring

Observation and documentation

Effective communication

Education

Graduate from an accredited professional vocational school of nursing

Job description

Responsibilities

BHC Alhambra Hospital is located in the beautiful city of Rosemead, California. Our 115 bed facility established in 1924 prides itself on upholding a standard of excellence that allows our patients to take the first step to recovery. BHC Alhambra Hospital is a private, fully accredited, full-service acute psychiatric hospital serving children, adolescents and adults. BHC Alhambra is dedicated to providing quality behavioral health, substance abuse, and eating disorder treatment. We offer inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient options for individuals in the communities of the San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles County, and surrounding areas.

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) performs under the direction of a Registered Nurse in providing nursing care to assigned patients, utilizing a basic understanding of psychiatric and personality disorders.

Shifts available: 11:00 pm-7:30 am.

• Accurately collect data needed for the appropriate portion of the integrated assessment.
• Take and record vital signs properly.
• Observe for, and document changes in patient's appearance, behavior and ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
• Communicate changes in patient's condition to the Charge Nurse.
• Report signs and symptoms of infection in resident to the Charge Nurse.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career and growth opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate from an accredited professional vocational school of nursing or vocational training as a psychiatric technician, preferably with education in Child and Adolescent Development.

Experience: Minimum one (1) year LVN in psychiatric nursing preferred, with six (6) months experience in the specialized area of Child and Adolescent Development preferred.

Licensure: Licensed to practice vocational nursing from the State Board of Nursing or Psychiatric Technicians.

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.