What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) FLEX/PRN position at UHS?
One of the nation's largest and most respected hospital management companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing since its inception to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenues of $10 billion and 83,000 employees. In 2018, UHS was recognized for the eighth consecutive year as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and in 2017, ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of American's Top 500 Public Companies.
Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center (VBPC) is a 100-bed freestanding psychiatric hospital located near the beautiful resort area of Virginia Beach, Virginia; a short 10-minute drive to the ocean front. VBPC offers acute psychiatric and substance abuse services for adults 18 years and older. The hospital is accessible 24 hours a day for admissions, and includes mental health assessments and an excellent referral network. Treatment programs and specialty services at VBPC include substance abuse, dual diagnosis and partial hospitalization. Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center currently has a PRN/FLEX Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position open. Candidates must be available to work weekends and holidays. **
The LPN will deliver quality nursing care to psychiatric adult patients. Key Responsibilities include: Conducts ongoing and individualized nursing care duties as assigned and as dictated by the patient’s condition in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols. Monitors for and reports change in patient physical or mental status. Collaborates with other team members in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an individualized plan of care. Administer patient medications as prescribed by physician. Provide education to patients on their prescribed medications, documenting this in the patient record. Documents shift observation of patients as assigned, following up on vital signs and accu-check results prior to dispensing medication. Transcription of medication orders in a timely, error free manner, and ensuring reason for PRN medication is documented
Qualifications
Position Requirements: Graduation from an accredited vocational school for LPNs. Current Commonwealth of Virginia LPN License (or eligible). Previous experience in behavioral health preferred. Strong communication skills. Excellent customer service and organization skills. Highly effective listening skills. This opportunity provides the following: Challenging and rewarding work environment Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
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