LPN - Full-time - Sign-On Available

UHS • Bartlett, TN

131d

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care on a designated unit in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Lakeside Behavioral Health System. The Licensed Practical Nurse is accountable for assigned nursing care activities on a shift basis and is responsible for promoting and enhancing nursing practice on the unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited licensed practical nursing program.
• One-year prior experience in inpatient psychiatric mental health nursing preferred.
• Licensure and registration by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Prefer knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing processes, therapeutic relationships and processes, age specific growth and development, limit setting, crisis and behavior management and CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care on a designated unit.
• Accountable for assigned nursing care activities on a shift basis.
• Promote and enhance nursing practice on the unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan for full-time and part-time positions
• 401k plan with company match for full-time and part-time positions
• Generous Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees