LPN Evening Shift

Responsibilities

Licensed Practical Nurse Opportunity:
Full Time, 8 Hour Shifts, Evening Shift.

As the only free‑standing psychiatric hospital in the Central Kentucky area, we are here to help. The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a 110‑bed hospital located in the heart of the Bluegrass, Lexington, KY. The Ridge provides psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. The Ridge offers 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 39 years.

Job

Duties include:

• Performs patient admissions, focused assessments, medication administration, implementation of physician orders, treatment plan updates, and accurate documentation while maintaining safety and adhering to hospital policies
• Leads or assists with patient education and activity groups, supports therapeutic environment standards, utilizes de‑escalation techniques, and ensures patient safety through consistent observation and adherence to unit protocols
• Provides thorough shift reports, communicates patient changes to the care team, completes required documentation (vitals, withdrawal checks, incidents, restraints), and ensures continuity of care across disciplines

• 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 Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Retention Bonus Program, and Referral Bonus Program
• 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
• Close to Hamburg & I‑75
• Free parking on premises
• Free meal with each shift

Job Qualifications:

• Current KY Nursing Licensure

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.