LPN

UHS•Petersburg, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Poplar Springs Hospital, a 183 bed acute care and residential facility, is located in Petersburg, Virginia, 20 minutes south of Richmond and 50 minutes north of North Carolina. Situated on 25 acres, our serene, nature-like setting offers our patients a sense of calm and peace. For more than 30 years Poplar Springs Hospital has been guided by its mission of helping those who need the full continuum of behavioral health services. Our facility offers behavioral and psychological treatment for adults and adolescents through our acute programs, adolescent residential programs, as well as programs for active duty military. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.

Requirements

Licensed to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Must have graduated from an approved school of practical nursing
Education, experience and/or training in working with patient population of unit of assignment is required either prior to employment or during an initial employment period.
Must be at least 21 years of age per Commonwealth of Virginia Interdepartmental Regulation of Children’s Residential Facilities. (22VAC42-11-380, pg. 43)
Must have patience, tact, and a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.
Good communication skills; must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Basic clerical skills, basic experience with office equipment (telephone, copy machine, fax, etc.)
Experience with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to problem solve and accept feedback when circumstances warrant such actions.
Willingness to interact with patients with varying levels of cognitive functioning.

Responsibilities

Administer medications before breakfast and/or school.
Cover the Solarium while Lead Tech does room checks/perform room checks.
Assist with transitioning Residents to and from school or activities. (Cover gate if necessary)
Remain on the unit with RN if Residents refuse school or are sick.
Float in school hallways and respond to complaints of illness or pain. Report findings to the RN.
Stays on the unit to cover while RN goes to Treatment Team Meetings.
Transcribe orders from medical Dr. and Psychiatrist if RN requires assistance.
Assist with making appointments for psychological testing and consult request.
Relieves MHTs for breaks.
Assist with obtaining vitals on weekends and reports findings to RN and medical Dr if necessary.
Assist with informing patients and families about new medications and obtaining consents for new medications.
Update Treatment Plans and problem sheets as needed.
Ensures that medications are re-ordered in a timely manner before they run out.
Assist RN with admissions when needed. (Searches and body checks, ordering medications, obtaining consents)
Assist with management of behaviors as well as physical restraints if necessary.
Assist with HPRs and informing guardians of behavioral issues. Refer guardians to RN or Supervisor if requested.