LPN​/LVN Shifts

Job Title

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) – 12 Hour Shifts 6 pm - 6 am at McDowell Center for Children

McDowell Center is a 28-bed residential treatment facility located in Dyersburg, Tennessee, for adolescent males experiencing mental health, behavioral and/or substance abuse issues. Staff includes licensed therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, and counselors who provide 24‑hour support.

• Provides leadership and direction to Mental Health Workers.
• Assists in collection and documentation of a comprehensive database.
• Administers medication and medical treatment as prescribed by a physician, physician’s assistant or nurse practitioner.
• Provides structure to and assists in maintaining the therapeutic milieu.
• Directly intervenes and assists the RN in psychiatric and/or medical crisis situations.
• Involved in activities of daily living in order to encourage positive behaviors and foster self‑care.
• Adheres to all facility level of care and program policy and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities – Knowledge of appropriate nursing, diagnosis, and intervention with psychiatric patients; ability to accurately administer medication; monitor side effects; knowledge of milieu; ability to delegate responsibility; implement special treatment procedures; develop therapeutic relationships; prepare and maintain appropriate medical record documentation.

Education – Graduate of an accredited school of LPN/RN/LVN nursing.

License/Certification – Current Tennessee driver’s license or state ; current Tennessee State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or LVN or RN licensure.

Experience – Preferred experience in mental health nursing.

Work Hours – 6 pm – 6 am.

• 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
• Tuition assistance
• Very generous shift differentials for evenings, nights, weekends, and PRN

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, gender identity, 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.

• Not Applicable

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care
• Mental Health Care