Licensed Practical Nurse - Behavioral Health Setting

UHS • Highlands Ranch, CO

130d

About The Position

Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86 bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Littleton, CO. Highlands features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. The LPN performs under the direction of a Registered Nurse in providing nursing care to assigned patients, utilizing basic understanding of psychiatric and personality disorders. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a LPN is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership is emphasized, ensuring that you are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

Requirements

• Graduate from an approved Vocational School of Nursing.
• Clinical experience in psychiatric nursing preferred.
• Current license to practice nursing in Colorado (or eligible to receive or renew).

Benefits

• Tuition and Educational Reimbursement Program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries.
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
• Discounts on pet insurance, automotive insurance & homeowners insurance.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees