LVN/LPT

UHS

46d

About The Position

Reasons Eating Disorder Center (Reasons) is seeking candidate professionals, preferably with previous experience working with LGBTQIA+ communities, to provide compassionate care to our diverse patients for our residential treatment facilities located in beautiful, intimate six-bed houses in the Pasadena and the Arcadia neighborhoods of the Los Angeles area. Job Description: The LVN/LPT performs under the direction of a Registered Nurse in providing nursing care to assigned residents, utilizing basic understanding of psychiatric and personality disorders. Reasons’ employees receive great opportunities. Challenging and rewarding work environment Career and growth opportunities Comprehensive Benefits Competitive Compensation About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Your passion, inspiration, and talents are invaluable to us and our mission to serve others. Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development. We provide a place of respite and reflection for all genders of all ages to work through their eating disorders and discover their reasons for recovery.

Requirements

Education: Graduate from an accredited professional vocational school of nursing or vocational training as a psychiatric technician.
Experience: Minimum one (1) year LVN/LPT in psychiatric nursing preferred.
Licensure: Licensed to practice vocational nursing from the State Board of Nursing or Psychiatric Technicians.

Responsibilities

Accurately collect data needed for the appropriate portion of the integrated assessment.
Take and record vital signs properly.
Observe for, and document changes in resident’s appearance, behavior and ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
Communicate changes in resident’s condition to the Director of Nursing.
Report signs and symptoms of infection in resident to the Director of Nursing.