What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN/LVN (PRN) position at UHS?
Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta has been providing psychiatric services to the CSRA for more than 15-years. Located in Augusta, GA our 84-bed facility provides a therapeutic setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness. Lighthouse Care Center offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and our tenured team includes seasoned medical staff.
Website: https://www.LighthouseCareCenters.com
LCCA currently has exciting opportunities for exceptional Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). The Licensed Practical Nurse is a key member of the Lighthouse Nursing Team who will integrate and coordinate a patient centric strategy with a keen focus on patient care; ensuring that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective treatment and medication management is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services and in accordance with government regulation, licensing and accreditation requirements. The LPN is expected to deliver quality direct care of patients under appropriate clinical supervision, to residents with psychiatric disorders admitted to the residential units.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- To provide safety, supervision and crisis management.
- To provide assessment and medical management, and to support the management of a therapeutic environment.
- Responsible for comprehensive assessment of persons whose lives are disrupted or complicated by mental illness, behavioral disturbance, substance issues or inability to function or maintain in the community.
Benefit Highlights
- Referral Bonus Program
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Qualifications
- Current license to practice nursing in State of Georgia (or eligible to receive or renew)
- Current CPR or BLS certification
- Current and valid driver’s license
- Prefer one (1) year psychiatric experience with adolescents and adults in an acute hospital or residential setting.
