LPN / LVN (PRN)

Job Description

Responsibilities

Serving North Texas and surrounding communities since 5, University Behavioral Health of Denton (UBH Denton) is a private, -bed, free-standing psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care for adolescents and adults. We offer inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services and are very proud of our specialized Military and Women's programs.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment that puts patient care first while also having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.

Website : Shift : PRN

Position Summary :

The LVN performs under the direction of a Registered Nurse and Chief Nursing Officer in providing nursing care to assigned patients, utilizing basic understanding of psychiatric and personality disorders, administering medications, and other duties in the LVN scope of practice.

Job Duties / Responsibilities :

• Take and record vital signs properly.
• Observe and document changes in patients' appearance, behavior and ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
• Communicate changes in patient’s condition to the provider and unit nurse.
• Report signs and symptoms of infection in patients to the Charge provider and unit nurse.

Benefit Highlights

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE : UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, annual revenues were $.8 billion in 4. 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.

Qualifications

Education :   Graduate from an accredited professional vocational / practical nursing program.

Experience : Minimum one (1) year as a LVN in psychiatric nursing preferred.

Licensure : Licensed to practice vocational / practical nursing from the State Board of Nursing.

Additional Requirements :   Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications, and CPR certification and successful completion of Handle with Care (HWC) including restraint and seclusion policies within days of employment and prior to assisting in restraining procedures.