LPN/LVN (PRN/ Per Diem)

Lighthouse Care Center of Georgia, LLC; Augusta (GA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Bonus Program

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Benefits information available

Job summary

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta in Augusta, GA is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join our psychiatric care team. You will deliver direct patient care, participate in assessments, and help maintain a therapeutic environment for residents across our units.

We offer a referral bonus, competitive compensation, generous PTO, comprehensive health plans, a 401(k) with company match, and strong opportunities for career development within UHS and its subsidiaries.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice nursing in Georgia (or eligible to receive/renew).
• Current CPR or BLS certification.
• Current and valid driver's license.
• Prefer one (1) year psychiatric experience with adolescents and adults in an acute hospital or residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety, supervision and crisis management.
• Provide assessment and medical management, and support therapeutic environment.
• Conduct comprehensive assessment of individuals with mental illness or behavioral issues.

Skills

Crisis management

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Education

Georgia LPN license

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta has been providing psychiatric services to the CSRA for more than 15-years. Located in Augusta, GA our 84-bed facility provides a therapeutic setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness. Lighthouse Care Center offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and our tenured team includes seasoned medical staff.

Website: https://www.LighthouseCareCenters.com

LCCA currently has exciting opportunities for exceptional Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). The Licensed Practical Nurse is a key member of the Lighthouse Nursing Team who will integrate and coordinate a patient centric strategy with a keen focus on patient care; ensuring that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective treatment and medication management is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services and in accordance with government regulation, licensing and accreditation requirements. The LPN is expected to deliver quality direct care of patients under appropriate clinical supervision, to residents with psychiatric disorders admitted to the residential units.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• To provide safety, supervision and crisis management.
• To provide assessment and medical management, and to support the management of a therapeutic environment.
• Responsible for comprehensive assessment of persons whose lives are disrupted or complicated by mental illness, behavioral disturbance, substance issues or inability to function or maintain in the community.

Benefit Highlights

• Referral Bonus Program
• 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!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice nursing in State of Georgia (or eligible to receive or renew)
• Current CPR or BLS certification
• Current and valid driver's license
• Prefer one (1) year psychiatric experience with adolescents and adults in an acute hospital or residential setting.