Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Days
UHS
Summary
Three Trails Behavioral Hospital in the area of Independence, MO is actively hiring a patient centered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Days to join our growing behavioral health team. This position provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals experiencing mental health challenges in a safe, caring, and therapeutic environment.
Job description
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will:
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing patient evaluations.
- Help develop, implement, and update individualized nursing care plans.
- Administer medications and monitor therapeutic response and side effects.
- Monitor patient safety and documentation.
- Educate families.
Qualifications
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure for the state of Missouri or Compact.
- Experience in behavioral health, assessments, crisis intervention, and admissions preferred.
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Be able to work 12 hour shifts 7:00am-7:30pm with some weekends.
- Be able to complete a two week Monday-Friday day shift orientation.
Requirements
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure for the state of Missouri or Compact
- Experience in behavioral health, assessments, crisis intervention, and admissions preferred
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work 12 hour shifts 7:00am-7:30pm with some weekends
- Ability to complete a two week Monday-Friday day shift orientation
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Basic Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Career Development
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.