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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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2024-09-21 02:35:47

Job location Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Healthcare & Medical

Job description

Responsibilities

Holly Hill Hospital is a behavioral health facility that provides specialized treatment programs for children, adolescents, adults and seniors. We offer both inpatient and outpatient care. We have three campuses in Raleigh - our main hospital on Falstaff Road with 296 licensed beds and an outpatient partial hospitalization program and two south campuses - one adult specialty hospital with 64 beds and one campus for children. We are accredited by the Joint Commission. We provide treatment for dual diagnosis disorders, depression and addiction treatment and we provide acute hospitalization, partial hospitalization program and outpatient services.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This opportunity is for a full-time (36 hours per week) or a part-time (30 hours per week) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our adult hospital and our children's hospital. The position offers full-time benefits and a varied shift schedule. In addition, we are proud announce the Holly Hill Hospital Patriot Support Program - anticipated to begin in October, 2024 that will provide treatment for active-duty military, veterans and their families. Programs and services are specifically designed to address the effects of combat stress, post-traumatic stress, depression, substance use disorder and other behavioral health issues. If you are a Licensed Practical Nurse and have military experience or have an affiliation with the military, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits for our Licensed Practical Nurse include:

  • Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
  • Diverse programming to expand our experience and energize your career
  • HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
  • 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
  • Tuition Assistance (after 1-year of employment)
What do Licensed Practical Nurses do at Holly Hill Hospital?

Demonstrates leadership in organizing the delivery of patient care in an acute psychiatric setting for patients experiencing a wide range of psychiatric conditions. Executes nursing procedures according to policy, utilizing the nursing process. Interacts with and assists in teaching/educating patients. Functions as a therapeutic member in planning and working with patient groups. Serves as a clinical resource person for staff members in their daily activities. Documents pertinent information accurately, timely and legibly. Functions as a medication nurse. Attends mandatory in-services and/or completes required web-based training. Demonstrates respect and tolerance for all patients without regard to age, gender, race, national origin, disability status, religion and/or lifestyle choice(s). Assumes responsibility for professional development and ongoing education. Maintains a professional appearance and attitude. Serves actively and constructively as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team, supporting the hospital philosophy of nursing care; to ensure the safety and well-being of every patient.

What do our current Licensed Practical Nurses value at Holly Hill Hospital?

A supportive and engaging environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as an LPN is providing excellent care, comfort and security to the patients and families you care for, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer clinicians and clinical leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the behavioral health field. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as an LPN with Holly Hill Hospital and our parent company, Universal Health Services (UHS). 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.Provide & assist in direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse (RN) as prescribed by the physician & the treatment team. Provide medical management and re-assessment of patients. Assist RN with environmental safety and crisis management for the patient population. Supervise MHTs as directed by RN. Document patient care, ensure that data is accurate, & that it is included in the master treatment plan via timely nursing care plan updates. Work with the treatment team to provide a consistently therapeutic milieu.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this positioin. Staff must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including male and female, adolescents and adults, as well as dually-diagnosed adults. In the absence of these qualifications upon hire, must demonstrate ability to learn these concepts and develop these skills within reasonable time fram via the organization's orientation and training program.

Required Education:

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Required Experience:

One year inpatient psychiatric experience with adults and/or adolescents preferred.

Required Licensure/Certification:

Current NC State Licensed Nurse (or compact state)

AHA CPR & First Aid

Required Skills:

Knowledge of appropriate nursing assessment, diagnoses, and interventions with patients. Ability to accurately administer medications and treatments. Ability to monitor and record response and side-effects to medications and treatments. Ability to safely implement Special Treatment Procedures. Ability to assist with education of patients and families in medication and care management. Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families. Knowledge of human behavior or principles of psychology including therapeutic relationships & processes, age specific growth & development, limit setting, crisis & behavior management.

Physical Requirements:

Requires sufficient body mobility to accomplish essential functions. Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to bend, stoop and kneel with ease. Requires walking and standing often. Requires frequently speaking on the telephone. Able to write legibly and grammatically to convey patient behavior and information in the patient chart. Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Must be able to express and exchange ideas by means of spoken word. Communicating fluently and effectively both verbally and in writing in English. Ability to perform CPI physical, verbal and non-verbal techniques. Ability to appropriately interact with all program staff, patients, visitors, attending physicians and other department representatives.

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 since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 335 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points in 39 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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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