Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Full Time Night Shift
About The Position
Southridge Behavioral Hospital is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to provide patient care at its state-of-the-art facility, which serves adult and geriatric patients across four units. LPNs carry out daily patient-care routines under the direction of the Registered Nurse and House Supervisor, providing innovative, evidence-based care focused on individual patient needs, comfort, and safety. This is a full-time night-shift role with three 12-hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. and an every-other-weekend rotation. Eligible night-shift LPNs may receive a $4,000 sign-on bonus and student loan repayment. The hospital is located in Byron Center, Michigan.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing.
- Have a basic understanding of psychiatric nursing theory and practice.
- Demonstrate clinical competency in providing general nursing care.
- Hold current LPN licensure in the State of Michigan.
Nice To Haves
- Previous psychiatric clinical experience is desired.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care according to nursing care plans and patient treatment plans.
- Work with other personnel to maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu.
- Assist with behavior management, crisis control, seclusion, and restraint under the direction of the registered nurse.
- Partner with the RN on patient admissions and discharges.
- Administer medications and treatments to patients.
- Assist with medication education, informed consent, and monitoring medication effectiveness and efficacy.
- Document medication and treatment administration according to policies and procedures.
Benefits
- $4,000 sign-on bonus for eligible full-time night-shift LPNs.
- Student loan repayment of up to $200 per month.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match.
- Employee stock purchase program.
- Competitive compensation and paid time off.
- Disability insurance, life insurance, and pet insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement assistance program.
- Tuition savings through a partnership with Chamberlain University.
- In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation with 20 CEUs.
- Career development and cross-training opportunities, including opportunities to grow in leadership and across UHS locations.
- HealthStream online learning catalogue with free CEU courses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
