Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Days (6:30am-7:00pm)
UHS
Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides professional nursing care on a designated unit in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Roxbury Treatment Center. The Licensed Practical Nurse is accountable for assigned nursing care activities on a shift basis and is responsible for promoting and enhancing professional nursing practice on the unit under the direction of the Nurse Manager or DON.
Job description
LPN Role/Responsibilities
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides professional nursing care on a designated unit in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Roxbury Treatment Center. The Licensed Practical Nurse is accountable for assigned nursing care activities on a shift basis and is responsible for promoting and enhancing professional nursing practice on the unit under the direction of the Nurse Manager or DON.
- Monitors and documents patient condition and interventions provided reporting finding to the unit Charge Nurse/RN
- Monitors Nursing and Clinical Care plans and participates in Treatment Team meetings as necessary
- Provides supportive counseling and patient education
- Facilitates medication administration activities in accordance with safe medication practices, including patient education
- Responds to all crisis/emergency events to direct staff and ensure patient safety
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited licensed practical nursing program
- One year prior experience in D&A and/or mental health nursing preferred but not required
- Licensure and registration by the Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners as a licensed practical nurse
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited licensed practical nursing program
- Licensure and registration by the Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners as a licensed practical nurse
- One year prior experience in D&A and/or mental health nursing preferred but not required
Benefits
- Educational Assistance
- LPN to RN Program Assistance
- Sign-On Bonus
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Free CEU Courses
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Pet Insurance
- Referral Bonus Program
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.