Night Shift LPN/LVN — Pediatric Behavioral Health

Mountain Youth Academy; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Career development within UHS

Free meals

Attendance incentives

Shift differential pay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mountain Youth Academy, a UHS company, seeks an LPN (S) for night shifts to join our pediatric behavioral health team. You will perform patient assessments, administer medications, and support care planning in a 120-bed residential setting.

We offer shift differential, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive health plans, and career development within UHS. A successful background check, fingerprinting and employment verification are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• EMR Electronic Medical Record
• Knowledge of Mental Health Disorders
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Psychotropic Medications Phlebotomy
• Exceptional ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Strong Interpersonal and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Patient assessment and care planning: Perform comprehensive assessments and contribute to individualized care plans.
• Medication administration: Administer prescribed meds, including psychotropic medications, monitor for side effects.
• Behavioral observation and documentation: Observe and document patient behavior and report concerns.
• Therapeutic communication: Engage with patients, provide emotional support, aid coping strategies.

Skills

Psychiatric care

Therapeutic communication

Interpersonal skills

Phlebotomy

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing program

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mountain Youth Academy, a UHS company, seeks an LPN (S) for night shifts to join our pediatric behavioral health team. You will perform patient assessments, administer medications, and support care planning in a 120-bed residential setting.

We offer shift differential, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive health plans, and career development within UHS. A successful background check, fingerprinting and employment verification are required.