What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN/LVN position at UHS?
Mountain Youth Academy (a UHS company) is seeking LPN (S) for all shifts to join our growing team! Come make a difference in the life of a child and love what you do!!
***This role requires a successful background check, fingerprinting and employment verification***
Mountain Youth Academy is centrally located near Johnson City, TN, Boone, NC, and Abingdon, VA. We are a 120-bed residential treatment facility and assist in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health issues for our young adolescent patients.
POSITION SUMMARY:
A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with Mountain Youth. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (include, but are not limited to, the following)
- Serves as a role model to staff and students in dress and demeanor.
- Performs proper HWC techniques, demonstrating knowledge of patient and staff safety. Completes debriefings as indicated.
- Renders professional nursing care to patients within the treatment programs. Practices ongoing patient assessment, evaluation and update of patient care through observation of physical and behavioral symptoms and communicates pertinent data to other service areas as needed. Administers medications appropriately and documents all data accurately according to facility policy. Participates in formulation of individual care plans for all patients and implements plan according to facility policy.
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!
Free Meals
Attendance Incentives
Shift Differential Pay
For a full preview of benefits, please visit UHS Benefits Service Center (ehr.com)
PRN and Full time positions available.
Qualifications
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program.
SERVICE STANDARDS/PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT FUNCTION:
· Promotes the philosophy, goals and objectives of the facility by becoming familiar with and complying with facility and departmental policies and procedures.
· Maintains licenses and certifications required for the position.
· Attends mandatory training annually to maintain competency.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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