Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
UHS
Summary
The LPN/LVN serves as a primary staff member performing routine health maintenance, medication administration, medical record documentation, and assists physicians and any other health care personnel in the therapeutic milieu.
Job description
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The LPN/LVN serves as a primary staff member performing routine health maintenance, medication administration, medical record documentation, and assists physicians and any other health care personnel in the therapeutic milieu.
- Serves as a role model to staff and students in dress and demeanor.
- Performs proper HWC techniques, demonstrating knowledge of patient and staff safety.
- Completes debriefings as indicated.
- Renders professional nursing care to patients within the treatment programs.
- Practices ongoing patient assessment, evaluation and update of patient care through observation of physical and behavioral symptoms and communicates pertinent data to other service areas as needed.
- Administers medications appropriately and documents all data accurately according to facility policy.
- Participates in formulation of individual care plans for all patients and implements plan according to facility policy.
Qualifications
- Current license to practice nursing in Tennessee.
- Current BLS certification (upon hire and kept current).
- Preferred experience with children/adolescents.
- Preferred experience working in a psychiatric residential setting.
- Must complete two weeks of orientation classes, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
- This role requires a successful background check, fingerprinting and employment verification.
Requirements
- Current license to practice nursing in Tennessee
- Current BLS certification (upon hire and kept current)
- Preferred experience with children/adolescents
- Preferred experience working in a psychiatric residential setting
- Must complete two weeks of orientation classes, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Successful background check, fingerprinting and employment verification
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) With Company Match
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Tuition Savings
- Career Development Opportunities
- Pet Insurance
- Free Meals
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.