LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse

Responsibilities

The LPN is directly responsible to the House Supervisor, RN for quality patient care provided to patients on the units.

Demonstrate knowledge, effectiveness and efficiency in providing nursing care.

Provide nursing care based on the patient's nursing care plan under the direction of the physician.

Observe patient behavior and notifies appropriate staff.

Assist in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment that respects patient's rights.

Assist the physician with physical exams.

Assist with admissions, discharge, and transfer of patients.

Follows instructions outlined in the policies and procedures.

Completes rounds and observes precautions and documents.

Serves as a role model for patients.

Ensures that patients and families are oriented to the program.

Quality/Regulatory Compliance Coordinator monitors quality and regulatory compliance indicators monthly and report findings to Quality Council, Medical Staff, Medical Executive Committee and Board as required. Evaluates progress identifies negative trends and participates in problem resolution.

Serves as the facility resource for regulatory compliance requirements with JCAHO, TDMHDSAS, Department of Health, CMS and all other regulatory agencies. Maintains files including up-to-date regulations. Communicates to leadership changes as required.

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. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies.

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.

Compass Intervention Center is seeking a dynamic and talented Licensed Practical Nurse. Our mission is to provide superior behavioral healthcare services that patients recommend to family and friends; physicians choose for their patients; purchasers select for their clients; and employees are proud of. Compass Intervention Center believes and applies the following principles: service excellence, continuous improvement in measurable ways, employee development, ethical and fair treatment of all, teamwork, compassion, and innovation in service delivery.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current status as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Tennessee.
• One (1) year of experience in psychiatric nursing preferred.
• LPN must have credentials to direct physical management of the patient and have current CPR certification

• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation