Licensed Practical Nurse - 3x12's - Nights
UHS
Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care in a behavioral health setting while working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary treatment team. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the LPN delivers age-appropriate nursing care that supports patients' physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs. This role contributes to a therapeutic, safe, and respectful treatment environment and participates in required training to maintain clinical competency.
Job description
Position Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care in a behavioral health setting while working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary treatment team. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the LPN delivers age-appropriate nursing care that supports patients' physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs. This role contributes to a therapeutic, safe, and respectful treatment environment and participates in required training to maintain clinical competency.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established standards, policies, procedures, and provider orders
- Complete nursing admission assessments and contribute to individualized treatment plans
- Reassess, monitor, and document changes in patient condition according to facility policy
- Administer medications safely and accurately, including timely and complete documentation
- Support unit milieu management by monitoring patient activity and encouraging participation in treatment and programming
- Assist in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment and intervene appropriately during patient crises
- Participate in crisis prevention, verbal de-escalation, and least-restrictive interventions, including seclusion and restraint when required
- Collaborate with Registered Nurses, Lead Nurses, and leadership to support safe unit operations
- Perform additional duties as delegated by nursing leadership
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong clinical nursing skills and understanding of standards of care
- Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements
- Effective communication and documentation skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced behavioral health environment
- Professional, respectful, and patient-centered approach to care
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited vocational or technical nursing program (required)
- Associate or higher degree in nursing (preferred)
- Previous nursing experience preferred; behavioral health or psychiatric experience is a plus
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license (required)
- BLS/First Aid certification (required)
- Handle With Care (or equivalent), Verbal De-escalation (required or obtained upon hire)
- Strong clinical nursing skills and understanding of standards of care
- Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements
- Effective communication and documentation skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced behavioral health environment
- Professional, respectful, and patient-centered approach to care
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.