Responsibilities

Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Opportunity

Full-Time 7AM-7:30PM, Every Other Weekend Required

Provides nursing care to patient within the treatment milieu under the supervision of the RN. Utilizes Standards of Nursing Practice and Care. Follows and abides by company policies, procedures, and Corporate Compliance Program, as applicable to role and responsibilities.

The Ridge Behavioral Health is a 110-bed, behavioral health hospital located in the heart of the Bluegrass, Lexington, KY. The Ridge provides psychiatric and substance use treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. The Ridge offers inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs, individual counseling, as well as medication management for all ages. We have provided behavioral health services to over 92 Kentucky counties for more than 36 years.

 What We Offer You:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Sign-On Bonus, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Retention Bonus Program, and Referral Bonus Program
• Close to Hamburg & I-75
• Free parking on premises
• Free meal with each shift

Attributes of a successful employee:

• • An understanding of mental illness and its effects on an individual
  • Ability to interact with individuals of all cognitive levels and various histories of trauma
  • Being able to maintain healthy boundaries – we are here to help, not to befriend
  • Patience and understanding
  • Ability to verbally de-escalate agitated patients
  • Supportive of teamwork – it takes a village
  • A strong understanding of the importance of following rules and policies

If you would like to learn more about this position, please contact Human Resources at (859) 268-6458, or text 859-396-0229!

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Experience

• Experience in psychiatric nursing preferred.

Certifications/Licensure

• Current RN Licensure if applicable.
• Crisis intervention training required. This training also offered upon hire.
• CPR 

Other Skills

• Demonstrate knowledge of Standards of Nursing Practice and Care in all aspects of care provided. Demonstrate knowledge and support of the psychotherapeutic based treatment model and ability to utilize knowledge in patient care and therapeutic milieu.

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.

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