LPN - PRN

Universal Health Services; Ashland City (TN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 46,838; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work enviro

Tuition savings to continue nursing教育

Healthstream CEU courses

Career development opportunities

Free meals

Job summary

Universal Health Services (UHS) invites applications for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Oak Plains Academy in Ashland City, TN. This PRN position involves 4 shifts in a 28-day cycle, with two weekend shifts; shifts may be day or night and can be 12-hour periods.

Responsibilities include routine health maintenance, medication administration, and clinical documentation within a structured residential setting serving youth. Orientation of two weeks is mandatory, Mon-Fri 8:00–4:30.

Qualifications

• Current Tennessee nursing license.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience with children/adolescents preferred.
• Experience in psychiatric residential setting preferred.
• Must complete two weeks of orientation Mon-Fri 8:00–4:30, before start.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine health maintenance and medication administration.
• Maintains medical records and supports physicians and health staff.
• Provides care within the therapeutic milieu and contributes to individual care plans.

Skills

Nursing license

BLS certification

Patient care

Job description

Responsibilities

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

PRN

Shift requirements must work 4 shifts in a 28-day period with two being weekend shifts.

No specific shifts assigned, may be needed, day or night, 12-hour shifts.

6 am-6 pm, 6 pm - 6 am, & 10 am - 10 pm

Location: Ashland City, TN

Oak Plains Academy is a comprehensive and highly structured 98-bed residential treatment program offering psychiatric residential treatment services to children and adolescents, struggling with emotional and behavioral issues. Residents receive an individualized treatment plan, geared to meet their personal needs. A professional team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, nurses, and teachers serve hundreds of children and adolescents annually with the common goal of treating and healing trauma and building resiliency in the residents we serve. Located on 20 acres of rolling hills in a rural setting, about 45 minutes from Nashville, Tennessee, Oak Plains Academy campus features a full-size gymnasium, dining hall, separate academic building, and four dormitories. Our wooded campus provides an excellent opportunity for outdoor recreational activities such as fishing, hiking, softball and basketball.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The LPN/LVN serves as a primary staff member performing routine health maintenance, medication administration, medical record documentation, and assists physicians and any other health care person all in the therapeutic milieu. Serves as a role model to staff and students in dress and demeanor.
• Performs proper HWC techniques, demonstrating knowledge of patient and staff safety. Completes debriefings as indicated.
• Renders professional nursing care to patients within the treatment programs. Practices ongoing patient assessment, evaluation and update of patient care through observation of physical and behavioral symptoms and communicates pertinent data to other service areas as needed. Administers medications appropriately and documents all data accurately according to facility policy. Participates in formulation of individual care plans for all patients and implements plan according to facility policy.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Healthstream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Free Meals

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 during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Current license to practice nursing in Tennessee.
• Current BLS certification (upon hire and kept current)
• Preferred experience with children/adolescents
• Preferred experience working in a psychiatric residential setting.
• MUST COMPLETE TWO WEEKS OF ORIENTATION CLASSES, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 8:00 AM TO 4:30 PM

***This role requires a successful background check, fingerprinting and employment verification***

EEO Statement

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