Licensed Practical Nurse: Part-Time 3p-11:30pm

UHS•Potter Township, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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. The Meadows Psychiatric Center is a 119 bed inpatient behavioral health facility with numerous outpatient programs which span the entire continuum of care. The beautiful 52-acre rural campus is located minutes outside of State College in Central PA. The Meadows provides comprehensive care to children through adults.

Requirements

Valid Pennsylvania LPN License
Interest in Psychiatric Nursing

Nice To Haves

Previous Psych Nursing experience preferred but not required as we provide on the job training and education

Responsibilities

Facilitates medication administration activities in accordance with safe medication practices , including patient education
Responds to all crisis/emergency events to direct staff and ensure patient safety
Responsible for communicating patient treatment response, emotional and behavioral changes, milieu dynamics and other pertinent information.
Administers medication under the supervision of Charge RN.
Contributes to ensuring the environment is safe for both patients and staff members through the use of safety rounds, patient flows, and milieu management techniques.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation, Bonus & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Tuition Assistance
Loan Forgiveness
In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (Could earn 20 CEUs)
Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!