LPN / LVN

Job Description

Responsibilities

Newport News Behavioral Health Center

At Newport News Behavioral Health Center, we are always learning, growing, and focused on our effort to provide the highest quality and compassionate care to our patients. If you are interested in a career, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the patients and families you serve, then Newport News Behavioral Health Center is the place for you! Come join our team! Located in beautiful Newport News, near historic Williamsburg, and Virginia Beach VA. Our extraordinary people are in the right place making a positive difference in the lives of children every day! Newport News Behavioral Health Center offers hope and healing, providing intensive residential and acute treatment, for males and females ages 8-.

Job Summary

The LPN implements nursing care for assigned residents. The LPN assists in the assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of nursing care under the direction of the DON according to standards of practice. The LPN utilizes advanced skills in patient care after education and training.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

Job Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing program for Licensed Practical Nurses and hold a valid license in the state of Virginia to practice as an LPN. Current CPR certification or upon hire attend CPR certification. Prefer a minimum of one year experience in an adolescent psychiatric or general psychiatric setting. Requires mental alertness; at times requires critical thinking under stress situations. Requires stamina to work in a fast-paced environment.