LPN/LVN (FT) Day Shift
UHS
Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides basic medical care, including changing bandages, administering medication, and collecting specimens. Administers nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse or other medical supervisor. Monitors and reports changes in patient's condition to supervisor. Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients.
Job description
Position Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides basic medical care, including changing bandages, administering medication, and collecting specimens. Administers nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse or other medical supervisor. Monitors and reports changes in patient's condition to supervisor. Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Use psychotherapeutic interventions to assist patients in regaining or improving their previous coping abilities and to prevent further disability.
- Uses the activities of daily living in a goal directed way to foster adequate self-care and physical and mental well being of patients.
- Provides, structures, and maintains a therapeutic environment in collaboration with the patient and other healthcare providers.
- Consistently demonstrates clinical competence in nursing procedure and patient care based on established theory and policy and procedure manual and maintains quality assurance standards for patient care.
Hours
Day Shift: 7 AM - 7:30 PM (Rotating Weekends Required). Must be available to attend the full hospital and departmental orientations.
Requirements
- Ability to pass a Level 2 Background Investigation
- Prefer one (1) year experience as a Practical Nurse
- Prefer six (6) months in psychiatric nursing
- Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Florida required
- Current CPR Certification required
- Knowledge of current nursing procedures, the nursing process, medications and their correct administration
- Must be available to attend the full hospital and departmental orientations
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Tuition savings
- Pet Insurance
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.