LPN​/LVN

Responsibilities

• This role requires a successful background check, fingerprinting and employment verification**
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Mountain Youth Academy (a UHS company) is seeking LPN (S) for Night Shifts to join our growing team! Come make a difference in the life of a child and love what you do!!

• This role requires a successful background check, fingerprinting and employment verification**
  *

Mountain Youth Academy is centrally located near Johnson City, TN, Boone, NC, and Abingdon, VA. We are a 120-bed residential treatment facility and assist in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health issues for our young adolescent patients.

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry.

Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with Mountain Youth. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

(include, but are not limited to, the following)

• Patient assessment and care planning:
  Performing comprehensive assessments on patients, including mental status evaluations, vital signs, and physical health needs, and contributing to individualized care plans based on the patient's needs.
• Medication administration:
  Accurately administering prescribed medications, including psychotropic medications, and monitoring for side effects.
• Behavioral observation and documentation:
  Observing and documenting patient behavior, including changes in mood, affect, and behavior patterns, and reporting any concerning behaviors to the registered nurse.
• Therapeutic communication:
  Engaging in therapeutic communication with patients, actively listening, providing emotional support, and assisting with coping mechanisms.

• 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
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Free Meals
• Attendance Incentives
• Shift Differential Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement

For a full preview of benefits, please visit UHS Benefits Service Center ()

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/SPECIAL

SKILLS:

• Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• EMR Electronic Medical Record
• Knowledge of Mental Health Disorders
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowl…