Licensed Practical Nurse-$10k sign-on for Full-Time positions

UHS • Potter Township, PA

10d • 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 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. 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.

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
• Communicates 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!

What This Job Offers

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