What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Intake position at UHS?
Responsibilities
Valley Hospital is a 122 bed psychiatric hospital located in Phoenix, Arizona. Valley features individual units for adults and offers inpatient acute care and intensive outpatient programs including Freedom Care, a dedicated first responder and military program. Valley Hospital is built on three core principles, outstanding care, compassionate people and unparalleled service. Visit our website to learn more https://valleyhospital-phoenix.com/
full-time DAY SHIFT and NIGHT SHIFT available
We are excited to offer a $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS for this position
POSITION SUMMARY
The LPN performs under the direction of a Registered Nurse in providing nursing care to assigned patients, utilizing basic understanding of psychiatric and personality disorders. Utilizing referral systems within the intake department to screen patients for psychiatric care. Accept or Deny patients based on the exclusionary criteria and medical necessity of the patient.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate from an accredited professional school of nursing
Experience: Minimum one (1) year experience as a LPN
Licensure: Is licensed as a practical nurse, according to A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 15.
Additional Requirements: Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications. CPR certification and successful completion of Satori Alternative to Managing Aggression Behavior (SAMA) within 30 days of employment
Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.
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