Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Full Time Night Shift

LPN Position at Southridge Behavioral Hospital

Southridge Behavioral Hospital is a beautiful and new state-of-the-art facility. As a joint venture with the Trinity Health System and Universal Health Services, we serve up to 96 adult and geriatric patients across four units. We believe that caring, dedicated and valued staff provide exceptional patient care. We are seeking high caliber applicants that will provide innovative and evidence-based care focused on our patient's individual needs, comfort and safety. Thank you for considering our LPN position as we continue our successful opening!

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) carry out the daily routines of patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse and House Supervisor:

• Provides direct patient care according to nursing care plans and the patient's treatment plan.
• Participates with other personnel in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu.
• Assists with behavior management, crisis control, seclusion and restraint, under the direction of the registered nurse.
• Partners with RN with patient admissions and discharges.
• Administers medication and treatments to patients.
• Assists with medication education, informed consent and monitoring the effectiveness and efficacy of medications.
• Documents the administration of medications and treatments according to policies and procedures.

Benefit Highlights:

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company Match
• Student Loan Repayment of up to $200 per month
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off
• Disability, Life, Pet Insurance and much more!

Southridge also has a focus on furthering your Education and Career Development:

• Career ladder focus with opportunities to cross train, build skills and grow in leadership
• Tuition reimbursement assistance program
• Tuition savings through a partnership with Chamberlain University
• In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs)
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses

Hours and Location: Full Time Night Shift. 3 12-hour shifts, 7pm-7:30am. Every other weekend rotation. We are located on the south side of Grand Rapids, near the intersection of M-6 and Byron Center Ave SW: 6291 Venture Hills Boulevard SW, Byron Center, MI 49315

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Basic understanding of psychiatric nursing theory, and practice, with previous psychiatric clinical experience desired.
• Demonstrated clinical competency in providing general nursing care.
• Current LPN Licensure in the State of Michigan Required.

About Universal Health Services:

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. 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 101,500 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 29 acute care inpatient facilities, 346 behavioral health inpatient facilities and 168 outpatient and other facilities in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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