LVN FT Nights

UHS•Denton, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. Serving North Texas and surrounding areas, UBH Denton has provided a range of programs treating mental health illnesses and substance abuse issues since 2005. Our inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services offer supportive and compassionate care for adolescents and adults with specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients. 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. Shift: Full Time, Nights, 7p-7:30a rotating weekends 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

Graduate from an accredited professional vocational/practical nursing program.
Licensed to practice vocational/practical nursing from the State Board of Nursing.
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.