LVN FT Nights

Responsibilities

Serving North Texas and surrounding communities since 2005, University Behavioral Health of Denton (UBH Denton) is a private, 104-bed, free-standing psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care for adolescents and adults. We offer inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services and are very proud of our specialized Military and Women's programs.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment that puts patient care first while also having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.

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Shift : Full Time, Nights, 7p-7 : 30a rotating weekends

Position Summary :

The LVN performs under the direction of a Registered Nurse and Chief Nursing Officer in providing nursing care to assigned patients, utilizing basic understanding of psychiatric and personality disorders, administering medications, and other duties in the LVN scope of practice.

Job Duties / Responsibilities :

• Take and record vital signs properly.
• Observe and document changes in patients' appearance, behavior and ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
• Communicate changes in patient's condition to the provider and unit nurse.
• Report signs and symptoms of infection in patients to the Charge provider and unit nurse.

Benefit Highlights

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE : UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. 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.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. 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. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Education : Graduate from an accredited professional vocational / practical nursing program.

Experience : Minimum one (1) year as a LVN in psychiatric nursing preferred.

Licensure : Licensed to practice vocational / practical nursing from the State Board of Nursing.

Additional Requirements : Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications, and CPR certification and successful completion of Handle with Care (HWC) including restraint and seclusion policies within 30 days of employment and prior to assisting in restraining procedures.

EEO Statement

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