LPN/LVN (PRN/ Per Diem)

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta

Augusta (GA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 52,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Referral Bonus

Challenging environment

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with match

Career development

Job summary

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta in Augusta, GA, is hiring dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join our nursing team. The LPN will coordinate patient care, ensure safe medication management, and support a therapeutic environment for residents with psychiatric disorders.

Applicants must hold a Georgia LPN license (or eligible), CPR/BLS certification, and at least one year in psychiatric care. Join UHS family for professional growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive team.

Qualifications

Licensed Practical Nurse with Georgia license or eligibility to renew.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Experience or comfort in psychiatric settings with adolescents/adults.

Responsibilities

Provide safety, supervision and crisis management.
Perform assessment and medical management and support a therapeutic environment.
Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with mental illness or related needs.

Skills

LPN license GA

BLS/CPR certified

Psychiatric patient care

Crisis management

Residential patient care

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.

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