LPN/LVN

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Prescription Drug Plans

Job summary

Rockford Center in Newark, Delaware, operated by Universal Health Services, Inc., seeks a Licenced Practical Nurse (LPN) for behavioral health. This full-time role offers three 12-hour shifts (7am–7:30pm) or two 16-hour shifts (7am–11:30pm), with a 2-week orientation required.

The LPN will deliver direct patient care, administer medications, and support treatment plans under RN oversight, serving diverse age groups in a 138-bed facility.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administers medications as prescribed by physician.
• Provides direct patient care including activities of daily living and treatment plans.
• Maintains documentation for QA monitors and infection control reports.
• Assesses patients under supervision of a Registered Nurse and documents appropriately.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Ensures safety and crisis interventions as needed.
• Supports discharge planning and patient education.

Education

LPN license (DE)

CPR/BLS Certification

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 Services | Rockford Center | Newark, 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

Qualifications

Requirements:

• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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