Night Shift LPN - Behavioral Health (Temporary, 6 Months)

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary assignment (6 months)

Night shift differential

Job summary

Southridge Behavioral Hospital in Byron Center, MI, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a 6-month temporary night-shift assignment.

You will provide direct patient care under RN supervision, administer medications, support behavior management, and help with admissions and discharges. The role runs 12-hour nights (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) with a base pay of $40/hour plus night differential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Basic understanding of psychiatric nursing theory and practice.
• Demonstrated clinical competency in general nursing care.
• Current LPN Licensure in Michigan required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care according to nursing care plans and treatment plans.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic milieu with other personnel.
• Assists with behavior management, crisis control, seclusion and restraint under RN direction.
• Partners with RN on patient admissions and discharges.
• Administers medications and treatments and documents administration per policies.

Skills

LPN license

Psychiatric nursing knowledge

Clinical nursing skills

Medication administration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) education

Job description

Southridge Behavioral Hospital in Byron Center, MI, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a 6-month temporary night-shift assignment.

You will provide direct patient care under RN supervision, administer medications, support behavior management, and help with admissions and discharges. The role runs 12-hour nights (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) with a base pay of $40/hour plus night differential.