LPN/LVN

Universal Health Services; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Raleigh, NC seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our psychiatric unit. Provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse (RN), perform nursing assessments, administer medications, and support treatment planning with the care team.

We welcome new grads and experienced LPNs. Candidates should hold a North Carolina Practical Nurse license, a valid driver’s license, CPR and CPI certifications may be required, and a commitment to patient safety and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Preferred: One-year inpatient psychiatric experience or healthcare environment with adults/adolescents/children.
• New grads welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide and assist in direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Provide medical management and re-assessment of patients.
• Assist with admissions to the unit and discharges under RN supervision.
• Supervise MHTs as directed by RN and document care accurately.
• Contribute to a consistently therapeutic milieu with the treatment team.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Documentation

Medication administration

Crisis management

Team collaboration

Care planning

Education

Graduate of practical nursing program

Job description

Responsibilities

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points,

an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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

Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide & assist in direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse (RN) as prescribed by the physician & the treatment team. Provide medical management and re-assessment of patients. Assist RN with environmental safety and crisis management for the patient population. Assists RN with Admissions to the Unit as well as Discharging patients from the units under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. Supervise MHTs as directed by RN. Document patient care, ensure that data is accurate, & that it is included in the BMP, master treatment plan via timely nursing care plan updates. Work with the treatment team to provide a consistently therapeutic milieu.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing

Experience

• Preferred: One-year inpatient psychiatric experience or Healthcare environment with adults, adolescents and/or children preferred.
• New grads welcome

Licensure/Certification

• Current North Carolina State Licensed Practical Nurse License
• Current North Carolina Driver’s License
• CPR Certification
• CPI Certification

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of appropriate nursing assessment, diagnoses, & interventions with patients.
• Knowledge of milieu management.
• Accurate administration of medication & treatments.
• Monitor & record response & side-effects to medication & treatments.
• Ability to safely implement Special Treatment Procedures.
• Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Ability to assist with educating patients & families in medication & care management.
• Ability to write clearly, legibly, accurately, & concisely in patient charts.
• Skill in maintaining appropriate medical record documentation.
• Ability to direct subordinates in the performance of their duties.