Psych LPN - UP TO $7,500K Sign On Bonus

UHS • Grand Rapids, MI

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Forest View Hospital, located just seven miles southeast of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a private 108 bed psychiatric facility that serves children, adolescents and adults. We are licensed by the State of Michigan, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and we bring more than 45 years of experience to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health problems. As a part of our continued success and growth, we are seeking qualified applicants for a Psych LPN. There is UP TO $7,500 Sign On Bonus Available with this Position Under the direction and supervision of the Charge Nurse, RN, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides basic medical attention to assigned patients (adolescents and/or adults), continually assessing the physical, social, and emotional needs of patients. This is a Fulltime, 36 hours a week position (12 Hour Shifts- 7:00pm-7:30am or 7:00am-7:30pm).

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Current LPN Licensure in the state of Michigan.
• Basic understanding of psychiatric nursing theory, and practice, with previous psychiatric clinical experience preferred.
• CPR/HWC certification required or obtained within the first week of employment.

Nice To Haves

• previous psychiatric clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a warm and welcoming environment when paired with newly hired RNs, providing training, guidance, and support that is consistent with patient care, safety standards, and policy and procedure. Responds to questions in a respectful manner. Reports concerns promptly when identified.
• Acts as back-up point of contact for direction of other unit staff members when Charge is unavailable
• Provides leadership to other personnel in crisis behavioral management
• Utilizing the nursing process, the RN develops an initial nursing treatment plan for each admitted patient.
• Competent in assessing, planning, and delivering care for patients with co-occurring disorders, eating disorders, and trauma backgrounds.
• Directs and participates with other personnel in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu.
• Assists with discharge planning and works with patient at time of discharge.
• Provides leadership to other personnel in crisis behavioral management.

Benefits

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) of 6.46 hour biweekly accrued
• Basic Life Insurance of 1x your salary
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Student Loan Reimbursement Program (Up to $200 per month)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance and much more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees