Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) - Shift Care

Responsibilities
Meridell Achievement Center is a 134-bed, seclusion free psychiatric residential treatment facility located northwest of Austin. Our 60-acre campus is complete with mature oaks, rolling hills, and plenty of walking paths and outdoor spaces. We have 7 unique living units separated by gender, age, and developmental needs with a swimming pool, gymnasium, sports court and playing fields. We provide 24‑hour psychiatric care to girls and boys ages 10 to 17 years old with customized therapeutic approaches and intensive behavioral programs to teach young patients to moderate their behavior, manage emotions and improve social functioning.

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The RN is under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. The RN provides physical assessments of patients, implements treatment plans, evaluates response to treatment, provides complete documentation, administers medications as prescribed, and provides health care education for patients and families. The RN is the shift supervisor of the Mental Health Techs and LVN staff and ensures that the environment is safe and therapeutic for all patients. The RN provides direct patient care and management of children, adolescent, and young adult patients as prescribed by the physician and treatment team. Assures safety, supervision, and crisis management for patient populations. Provides assessment and medical management of patients and assists in the management of a therapeutic milieu.

Benefits

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

Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University

Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

Pet Insurance

More information is available on our benefits guest website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications
Education/Training:

BSN from an accredited school of nursing.

One year psychiatric / neuropsychiatric experience with adolescents and/or young adults in a long-term hospital or residential setting preferred.

Experience:

Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

Current Texas Registered Nurse License

Current driver license

Knowledge and Skills:

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information.

Demonstrate effective organization.

Develop and implement patient care services within discipline.

Consistently exhibit mental ability to understand and perform the essential functions of the job.

Ability to initiate and implement all phases of the nursing process.

Provide safe nursing care.

Understand patient rights.

Basic supervisory skills.

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.

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