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The Meadows Psychiatric Center
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) : Full-Time 7a-3:30pm 10K Hiring Incentive
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$65,024 / year median in Pennsylvania
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) : Full-Time 7a-3:30pm 10K Hiring Incentive 2.4 2.4 out of 5 stars 132-D The Meadows Drive, Centre Hall, PA 16828 Full-time The Meadows Psychiatric Center 83 reviews Full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -Full-Time 7a-3:30pm with rotating weekends Full-Time status qualifies for a $ 10,000.00 sign on bonus!! The Meadows Psychiatric Center is a 119 bed inpatient behavioral health facility with numerous outpatient programs which span the entire continuum of care. The beautiful 52-acre rural campus is located minutes outside of State College in Central PA. The Meadows provides comprehensive care to children through adults.
LPN Role/Responsibilities:
The Licensed Practical Nurse is accountable for assigned nursing care activities on a shift basis and is responsible for promoting and enhancing professional nursing practice on the unit under the direction of the Nurse Manager or DON. The Licensed Practical Nurse facilitates medication administration activities in accordance with safe medication practices , including patient education The Licensed Practical Nurse responds to all crisis/emergency events to direct staff and ensure patient safety Responsible for communicating patient treatment response, emotional and behavioral changes, milieu dynamics and other pertinent information. Administers medication under the supervision of Charge RN. Contributes to ensuring the environment is safe for both patients and staff members through the use of safety rounds, patient flows, and milieu management techniques. The Meadows Psychiatric Center offers comprehensive benefits such as:- Competitive Compensation, Bonus & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
- HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Loan Forgiveness
- In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (Could earn 20 CEUs)
- Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
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 89,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 335 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points in 39 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.Job Requirements:
- Valid Pennsylvania LPN License
- Interest in Psychiatric Nursing
- Previous Psych Nursing experience preferred but not required as we provide on the job training and education 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.