Summary

Provide & assist in direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse (RN) as prescribed by the physician & the treatment team. Provide medical management and re-assessment of patients. Assist RN with environmental safety and crisis management for the patient population. Assists RN with Admissions to the Unit as well as Discharging patients from the units under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. Supervise MHTs as directed by RN. Document patient care, ensure that data is accurate, & that it is included in the BMP, master treatment plan via timely nursing care plan updates. Work with the treatment team to provide a consistently therapeutic milieu.

Job description

Position Summary

Provide & assist in direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse (RN) as prescribed by the physician & the treatment team. Provide medical management and re-assessment of patients. Assist RN with environmental safety and crisis management for the patient population. Assists RN with Admissions to the Unit as well as Discharging patients from the units under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. Supervise MHTs as directed by RN. Document patient care, ensure that data is accurate, & that it is included in the BMP, master treatment plan via timely nursing care plan updates. Work with the treatment team to provide a consistently therapeutic milieu.

Qualifications

Education/Training

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing

Experience

Preferred: One-year inpatient psychiatric experience or Healthcare environment with adults, adolescents and/or children preferred.
New grads welcome

Licensure/Certification

Current North Carolina State Licensed Practical Nurse License
Current North Carolina Driver's License
CPR Certification
CPI Certification

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of appropriate nursing assessment, diagnoses, & interventions with patients.
Knowledge of milieu management.
Accurate administration of medication & treatments.
Monitor & record response & side-effects to medication & treatments.
Ability to safely implement Special Treatment Procedures.
Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
Ability to assist with educating patients & families in medication & care management.
Ability to write clearly, legibly, accurately, & concisely in patient charts.
Skill in maintaining appropriate medical record documentation.
Ability to direct subordinates in the performance of their duties.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing
Current North Carolina State Licensed Practical Nurse License
Current North Carolina Driver's License
CPR Certification
CPI Certification
Knowledge of appropriate nursing assessment, diagnoses, & interventions with patients
Knowledge of milieu management
Accurate administration of medication & treatments
Monitor & record response & side-effects to medication & treatments
Ability to safely implement Special Treatment Procedures
Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families
Ability to assist with educating patients & families in medication & care management
Ability to write clearly, legibly, accurately, & concisely in patient charts
Skill in maintaining appropriate medical record documentation
Ability to direct subordinates in the performance of their duties

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.