Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Days (6:30am-7:00pm)

UHS • Shippensburg, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Roxbury Treatment Center, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide professional nursing care on a designated unit in keeping with the facility’s philosophy and objectives. The LPN is accountable for assigned nursing care activities during a shift and promotes and enhances professional nursing practice under the direction of the Nurse Manager or DON. The role is based at Roxbury Treatment Center, a 112-bed behavioral health facility in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, serving adults and adolescents through acute psychiatric, detoxification, rehabilitation, and substance use disorder services.

The opportunity is full-time with full benefits and a day schedule of 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The schedule rotates every other weekend and holiday. Part-time and PRN opportunities are also available, with some benefits and the sign-on bonus excluded. Overtime and coverage of various shifts are available for interested employees. The position qualifies for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

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 of prior experience in drug and alcohol and/or mental health nursing is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care on a designated unit consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Roxbury Treatment Center.
• Perform assigned nursing care activities during the shift and promote professional nursing practice on the unit under the direction of the Nurse Manager or DON.
• Monitor and document patient condition and interventions, and report findings to the unit Charge Nurse or RN.
• Monitor nursing and clinical care plans and participate in Treatment Team meetings as necessary.
• Provide supportive counseling and patient education.
• Facilitate medication administration in accordance with safe medication practices, including patient education.
• Respond to crisis and emergency events to direct staff and ensure patient safety.

Benefits

• Full benefits for the full-time opportunity.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus; some benefits and the sign-on bonus are excluded for part-time and PRN opportunities.
• Educational assistance up to $2,000 annually.
• LPN-to-RN program assistance of $5,000 annually.
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with free CEU courses.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Pet insurance.
• Referral bonus program.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Diverse programming to expand experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree