Licensed Practical Nurse LPN- 10K Sign-on
About The Position
Forest View Hospital, located just seven miles southeast of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a private 108 bed psychiatric facility that serves children, adolescents and adults. We are licensed by the State of Michigan, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and we bring more than 45 years of experience to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health problems. As a part of our continued success and growth, we are seeking qualified applicants for a Licensed Practical Nurse LPN position. Visit us online at: https://forestviewhospital.com/ The LPN plays a critical role in the treatment of our patients, providing medication delivery/education, observation/safety rounds and general patient engagement. This position actively supports, promotes and works to fulfill the Mission, Vision and Values of Forest View Hospital using our Service Excellence program. Key Job Duties and Responsibilities: Provides direct patient care according to nursing care plans and the patient’s treatment plan. Provides for the administration of medications and treatments according to policies and procedures. 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. Assists RN with patient admissions and discharges. Hours for this positions are Full Time, 11:30pm to 8am. The schedule does include a every other weekend rotation.
Requirements
- Licensed Practical Nurse LPN, licensed in the State of Michigan required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous psychiatric experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care according to nursing care plans and the patient’s treatment plan.
- Provides for the administration of medications and treatments according to policies and procedures.
- 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.
- Assists RN with patient admissions and discharges.
Benefits
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- $10,000.00 Sign On Bonus
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) biweekly accrual of 6.46 Hours
- Student Loan Repayment of up to $200 gross per month
- Basic Life Insurance of 1x your salary
- Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
