PRN - LPN/LVN/RN

McDowell Center for Children; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

McDowell Center for Children, a UHS facility in Dyersburg, TN, seeks a per diem LPN/LVN/RN to provide nursing care to adolescent males with mental health, behavioral, and/or substance use concerns. The role emphasizes safety, crisis intervention, and therapeutic support.

You will work under a Shift Supervisor/Don/CEO, delivering direct patient care, crisis management, and education groups while maintaining a caring, team-based environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited licensed practical nursing program.
• One-year inpatient psychiatric mental health nursing experience preferred.
• Tennessee Board of Nurse Examiners licensure as LPN required.
• Knowledge of psychiatric group processes and crisis management is a plus.
• Must complete CPR, De-Escalation and aggression management trainings during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care under supervision.
• Maintain a safe therapeutic milieu and respond to crisis situations.
• Participate in education groups and daily living activities.
• Support residents with coping strategies and behavior management within a psychiatric setting.

Skills

CPR

Verbal De-Escalation

Crisis Intervention

Aggression Management

Behavior Management

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Universal Health Services (UHS):

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $10.77 billion in 2018. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 87,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 327 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

McDowell Center For Children (a UHS Facility)

McDowell Center is a 28-bed residential treatment facility located in Dyersburg, Tennessee, for adolescent males experiencing mental health, behavioral, and/or substance abuse issues. Our staff is made up of licensed therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, and counselors who offer 24-hour support for our patients. We provide young men with the skills they need to improve their thinking patterns, make healthier choices, and create new futures with improved outlooks and outcomes.

Responsibilities

Universal Health Services (UHS):

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $10.77 billion in 2018. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 87,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 327 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

McDowell Center For Children (a UHS Facility)

McDowell Center is a 28-bed residential treatment facility located in Dyersburg, Tennessee, for adolescent males experiencing mental health, behavioral, and/or substance abuse issues. Our staff is made up of licensed therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, and counselors who offer 24-hour support for our patients. We provide young men with the skills they need to improve their thinking patterns, make healthier choices, and create new futures with improved outlooks and outcomes.

https://mcdowellcenterforchildren.com/

Position Summary

McDowell Center for Children is seeking a dynamic and talented LPN/LVN/RN - Per Diem. The Nurse creates a safe environment for residents, saves lives when necessary, provides hope, empowers residents, and teaches new tools for coping to residents. The Nurse provides direct resident care under the supervision of a Shift Supervisor/DON/CEO. Primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention, education groups and activities of daily living.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited licensed practical nursing program.
• Experience: One-year experience in inpatient psychiatric mental health nursing preferred.
• Licensure/ Certification: Licensure and registration by the Tennessee Board of Nurse Examiners as a licensed practical nurse.
• Skills/Knowledge: Prefer candidates who possess knowledge of psychiatric group processes, therapeutic relationships processes, age specific growth and development, limit setting and behavior management, crisis management with aggressive behaviors.
• Additional Requirements: Must complete and maintain competency training in CPR, HWC and Verbal De-Escalation – aggression management, crisis intervention and restraint training. Training may be obtained during first week of employment during new hire orientation.

Work Hours: Vary; on an as needed basis. Primarily will work as a "fill in" when other employees are out.

WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co‑workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services