Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN Job Norfolk area,Virginia USA,Nursing

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Responsibilities

One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has an annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies.

Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago:
Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 90,000 employees, and through its subsidiaries, operates more than 400 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin islands, and the United Kingdom.

Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health invites applications for the position of Licensed Practical Nurse for multiple shifts. Located in Norfolk Virginia, Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a leading community partner providing A cute, R esidential, and Partial Hospitalization treatment for children and teens exhibiting behavioral and/or mental health concerns. The hospital is dedicated to providing high quality care to children, adolescents and their families.

We provide quality care to children and adolescents in need, using quality, evidence based practice treatments. Founded in 1986, Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is an 82-bed hospital facility accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC), and licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia and The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS); the facility is currently expanding, adding additional beds to better serve a greater community.

Reporting to the Registered Nurse Manager, the LPN/LVN is responsible for implementing, and evaluating all aspect of nursing care on an assigned unit for patients (adolescents and teens). The LPN also sets the professional example by leading and mentoring Mental Health Technicians (MHT) and ancillary staff members. Candidates are encouraged to submit their credentials as early as possible.

Additional Incentive

Shift differential offered.

Role Responsibilities

Assess patient’s normal and abnormal physiological, psychological, and social factors; documents pertinent information; plans patient treatment.

Ensures consistent use of the nursing and residential care process in providing quality care.

Maintains patient’s physiological status by administering necessary treatments or interventions and demonstrates understanding of treatment, interventions, and procedures for implementation.

Applies knowledge and understanding of growth and development philosophies in assessment of the adolescent, development of the treatment plan, and in the application of interventions.

Collaborates with other department personnel in establishing and complying with resident care standards, policies, procedures and protocols.

Provides successful therapeutic clinical interventions on an age appropriate level, which assists the patient in modifying though, perception, affect, behavior, and/or motivation.

Fosters effective communication in the milieu consistent with therapeutic goals; fosters effective communication with staff members, and champions dialogue in addressing concerns.

The LPN/LVN promotes patient care consistent with the philosophy and objectives of UHS Kempsville Center and the ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care.

Serves as a role model for patients/residents to observe and learn socially effective values, attitudes and behaviors and demonstrates Service Excellence.

Interprets facility and departmental policies and works cohesively with department

Qualifications

Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia or compact authority, as a LPN.

Graduation from an accredited nursing program with active licensure and…


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