LPN FULL-TIME DAY SHIFT

Responsibilities

Licensed Practical Nurse
Full-Time Day Shift
7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Adolescent Unit

Metropoltian Bhavioral Health (a UHS Facility)
A growing 144-bed behavioral health facility, Metropolitan Behavioral Hospital provides a full continuum of inpatient services to our community, including specialty programs to serve adolescents, adults and older adults, and perform behavioral health assessments 24 hours a day. Additionally, programs for co-occurring behavioral health and substance use issues are offered to meet the unique needs of patients. To meet this community need we are excited to accept applications for our Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) role.

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Position Summary:
The LPN provides direct patient care according to nursing care plans and the patient’s treatment plan. Participates with other personnel in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu. Assists with behavior management, crisis control, seclusion and restraint, under the direction of the registered nurse. Assists RN with patient admissions and discharges. Administers medication and treatments to patients. Assists with medication education, informed consent and monitoring the effectiveness and efficacy of medications. Documents the administration of medications and treatments according to policies and procedures.

Benefit Highlights
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Education : Graduate of an accredited LPN nursing program. Knowledge of current nursing procedures, the nursing process, medications and their correct administration.

Experience: A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.

Licensure: Currently licensed to practice by the State of Michigan Board of Nursing.

Work Hours : This position is Full-Time Day Shift - 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. with rotating holidays and every other weekend. This position is for the adolescent unit.

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