LVN - PER DIEM

Universal Health Services; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Night shifts

Weekend shifts

Job summary

Universal Health Services operates Michael’s House in Palm Springs, CA, seeking a Per Diem Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to monitor medical needs and coordinate outside appointments. The LVN will supervise patients, assist with documentation, and support the treatment team, including psychiatrists and PAs, at night and on weekends.

Ideal candidates will have LVN licensure and at least one year in a healthcare setting, with experience in co-occurring disorders.

Qualifications

• Current LVN license (or equivalent) and in good standing.
• One year of healthcare facility experience preferred.
• Experience with co-occurring disorders strongly preferred.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, EMR and related software.

Responsibilities

• Monitor medication processes in residential facilities and supervise self-administration.
• Prepare Medication Administration Records (MAR).
• Obtain, store and monitor medications per policy and procedure.
• Meet quality, timeliness and accuracy expectations and adapt priorities as needed.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Education

LVN or LPT licensure

Tools

MS Word

Excel

EMR

TIER or similar

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

Michael’s House is currently seeking a Per Diem Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) responsible for monitoring patients’ medical needs, coordinating outside medical appointments. Supervises patients, as they self-administer medications, adheres to all documentation standards, tracks TB skins tests, monitors random drug screens, transcribes and follows up on doctors’ orders. Assists psychiatrist/nurse practitioner/physician’s assistant in providing incidental medical services as needed. The ideal candidate will have the ability to inspire our clients’ confidence in both our staff and the FRN Model of Treatment by exhibiting a high level of both knowledge and compassion. This position requires night and weekend shifts.

Do you have a passion for working with patients with co-occurring disorders and chemical dependence? Do you find joy in being a part of someone's life-changing recovery? Do you have the desire to serve as a Brand Ambassador to Michael’s House? If so, then you would be a wonderful addition to our team! This position is located at UHS facility, Michael's House, in Palm Springs, California.

Benefits include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors medication process for individuals living in residential facilities including supervision or medication distribution, supervising self-administration process.
• Prepares medication Administration Record (MAR)
• Obtains, stores and monitors medications according to policy and procedure
• Meets quality, quantity, and timeliness of expectations of accuracy, completeness, volume consistent with peers and relative to time in position, completing work as schedule, demonstrating self-paced performance and adjusting priorities as needed and is responsive to feedback.

Educations and Experience

• Licensure: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT).
• At least one year working within a healthcare facility preferred.
• Experience working with patients diagnosed with co-occurring disorders strongly preferred.
• Sound knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in work processing, spreadsheets, and presentations (MS Word, Excel, EMR, TIER or similar and Microsoft Office Suite) required.

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 $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 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

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