LVN FT Nights

Universal Health Services; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work

Competitive compensation

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K with match

Student loan refinancing

Tuition support

Career development

Pet insurance

Benefits website

Job summary

University Behavioral Health of Denton, part of Universal Health Services, seeks an LVN to provide nursing care for psychiatric patients during the night shift. Under RN and CNO supervision, you will administer medications and support patient treatment plans in a private freestanding hospital setting.

Ideal candidates will have a vocational nursing program diploma, state licensure, and at least 1 year of psychiatric nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited vocational/practical nursing program.
• Minimum one (1) year as an LVN in psychiatric nursing preferred.
• Licensed to practice vocational/practical nursing in the State Board of Nursing.
• Must pass a medication administration exam and CPR certification; Handle with Care training required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs accurately.
• Observe and document changes in patients' appearance, behavior, and progress toward treatment goals.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the provider and unit nurse.
• Report signs and symptoms of infection to the Charge provider and unit nurse.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Vital sign monitoring

Medication administration

Education

Vocational/Practical nursing program

Job description

Responsibilities

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. Serving North Texas and surrounding areas, UBH Denton has provided a range of programs treating mental health illnesses and substance abuse issues since 2005. Our inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services offer supportive and compassionate care for adolescents and adults with specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment that puts patient care first while also having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.

Website: www.ubhdenton.com

Shift: Full Time, Nights, 7p-7:30a rotating weekends

Position Summary: The LVN performs under the direction of a Registered Nurse and Chief Nursing Officer in providing nursing care to assigned patients, utilizing basic understanding of psychiatric and personality disorders, administering medications, and other duties in the LVN scope of practice.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs properly.
• Observe and document changes in patients' appearance, behavior and ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
• Communicate changes in patient's condition to the provider and unit nurse.
• Report signs and symptoms of infection in patients to the Charge provider and unit nurse.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• 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.

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Qualifications

Education: Graduate from an accredited professional vocational/practical nursing program.

Experience: Minimum one (1) year as a LVN in psychiatric nursing preferred.

Licensure: Licensed to practice vocational/practical nursing from the State Board of Nursing.

Additional Requirements: Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications, and CPR certification and successful completion of Handle with Care (HWC) including restraint and seclusion policies within 30 days of employment and prior to assisting in restraining procedures.

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.