LPN / LVN

LVN/LPN Position at Southeast Behavioral Hospital Southeast Behavioral Hospital is excited to offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the people of Southeast Missouri. Our hospital provides a wide range of mental, emotional and behavioral health services for children, teens, adults and seniors experiencing mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety and co-occurring substance use issues. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, the Cape Girardeau region has long been an area of vibrant commerce and abundance, with significant roots in agriculture and trading posts which produced generations of people full of pride and a determination to put in a hard day's work. The Cape Girardeau region has significant reach for its consumers and a labor force encompassing a 40-mile radius. Position Summary The LVN/LPN performs under the direction of a Registered Nurse in providing nursing care to assigned patients, utilizing basic understanding of psychiatric and personality disorders. Qualifications Education: Graduate from an accredited professional vocational school of nursing. Experience: Minimum one (1) year as a LPN/LVN/LPT in psychiatric nursing preferred, with six (6) months experience in behavioral health. Licensure: Licensed to practice vocational/practical nursing from the State Board of Nursing. Additional Requirements: CPR certification and successful completion of HWC including restraint and seclusion policies, within 30 days of employment and prior to assisting with restraining procedures. Benefit Highlights Challenging and rewarding work environment 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 Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries! Tuition assistance More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website. Sign On Bonus $5000 (with commitment) 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.