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Responsibilities Licensed Practical Nurse Opportunity: Full Time, 12 Hour Shifts Every Other Weekend We are looking for Nurses that: Believe in providing exceptional service to every patient, every interaction, every time. Value a trauma-informed approach to care. Want to be part of a supportive, professional team dedicated to creating a safe and therapeutic environment. Believe in providing exceptional service to every patient, every interaction, every time. Value a trauma-informed approach to care. Want to be part of a supportive, professional team dedicated to creating a safe and therapeutic environment. 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. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries.  We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries As the only free-standing psychiatric hospital in the Central Kentucky area, we are here to help. Please join our team as we expand our services to meet the needs of our community. The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a 110-bed hospital located in the heart of the Bluegrass, Lexington, KY. The Ridge provides psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. The Ridge offers Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Programs, Individual Counseling, as well as Medication Management for all ages. We have provided behavioral health services to over 92 Kentucky counties for more than 39 years. Job Duties include: * Performs patient admissions, focused assessments, medication administration, implementation of physician orders, treatment plan updates, and accurate documentation while maintaining safety and adhering to hospital policies * Leads or assists with patient education and activity groups, supports therapeutic environment standards, utilizes de-escalation techniques, and ensures patient safety through consistent observation and adherence to unit protocols. * Provides thorough shift reports, communicates patient changes to the care team, completes required documentation (vitals, withdrawal checks, incidents, restraints), and ensures continuity of care across disciplines. What We Offer You: * Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off * Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans * 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan * Sign On Bonus Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Retention Bonus Program, and Referral Bonus Program * Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. * Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries * Close to Hamburg & I-75 * Free parking on premises * Free meal with each shift About Universal Health Services: One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. 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. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located all over the USA, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. Qualifications Job Qualifications: Certifications/Licensure * Current KY Nursing Licensure We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team as we set out to be the provider of choice for psychiatric care! 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. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries.  We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: or View phone number on click.appcast.io.