Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Days (12-hour shifts)

UHS•Shippensburg, PA

18d

About The Position

Roxbury Treatment Center, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., has been a beacon of hope and healing for over 35 years, serving those struggling with behavioral health and substance use issues. Located in Shippensburg, PA., our 112-bed behavioral health facility offers acute psychiatric, detoxification, and rehabilitation services for adults as well as an adolescent inpatient psychiatric program for youth ages 13-17. We also have two substance use disorder outpatient offices in Carlisle and Chambersburg. Our mission is to provide high-quality behavioral health services in an environment that values service excellence, respect, and ethical standards, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Website: https://roxburyhospital.com The Licensed Practical Nurse provides professional nursing care on a designated unit in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Roxbury Treatment Center. The Licensed Practical Nurse is accountable for assigned nursing care activities on a shift basis and is responsible for promoting and enhancing professional nursing practice on the unit under the direction of the Nurse Manager or DON. Benefits for our LPNs include: Educational assistance up to $2,000 annually Excellent LPN to RN program assistance $5,000 annually Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses Diverse programming to expand your experience SoFI Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Pet Insurance Referral Bonus Program More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services: One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) 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 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited licensed practical nursing program
Licensure and registration by the Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners as a licensed practical nurse.

Nice To Haves

One year prior experience in D&A and/or mental health nursing preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Monitors and documents patient condition and interventions provided reporting finding to the unit Charge Nurse/RN
Monitors Nursing and Clinical Care plans and participates in Treatment Team meetings as necessary
Provides supportive counseling and patient education
The Licensed Practical Nurse facilitates medication administration activities in accordance with safe medication practices , including patient education
The Licensed Practical Nurse responds to all crisis/emergency events to direct staff and ensure patient safety