LVN FT Days
About The Position
Serving North Texas and surrounding communities since 2005, University Behavioral Health of Denton (UBH Denton) is a private, 104-bed, free-standing psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care for adolescents and adults. We offer inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services and are very proud of our specialized Military and Women's programs. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment that puts patient care first while also having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. Website: https://www.ubhdenton.com/ Position Summary: The LVN performs under the direction of a Registered Nurse and Chief Nursing Officer in providing nursing care to assigned patients, utilizing basic understanding of psychiatric and personality disorders, administering medications, and other duties in the LVN scope of practice.
Requirements
- Education: Graduate from an accredited professional vocational/practical nursing program.
- Experience: Minimum one (1) year as a LVN in psychiatric nursing preferred.
- Licensure: Licensed to practice vocational/practical nursing from the State Board of Nursing.
- Additional Requirements: Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications, and CPR certification and successful completion of Handle with Care (HWC) including restraint and seclusion policies within 30 days of employment and prior to assisting in restraining procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum one (1) year as a LVN in psychiatric nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Take and record vital signs properly.
- Observe and document changes in patients' appearance, behavior and ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
- Communicate changes in patient’s condition to the provider and unit nurse.
- Report signs and symptoms of infection in patients to the Charge provider and unit nurse.
Benefits
- Tuition savings with Chamberlain University
- Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
- Diverse programming to expand your experience
- HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Pet Insurance
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
