Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Responsibilities Looking for a rewarding career in behavioral health? We want to hear from you! Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health is now seeking to fill Full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) positions.

Sign On Bonus Available Position Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) will provide care for patients with a variety of behavioral health disorders whose ages range from adolescent through geriatric.

The LPN / LVN is an integral part of the interdisciplinary treatment team working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.

The LPN / LVN implements therapeutic interventions developed by the treatment team and tracks patient progress towards treatment plan goals.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to : Provides direct care to patients on assigned unit. Administers and documents prescribed medications and treatments.

Establishes therapeutic rapport with the patient, provides support and utilizes approved crisis intervention techniques.

Available Schedules Full-time Day and night All full-time LPNs / LVNs will be scheduled 7 shifts in a two-week period with alternating weekend days, rotating holidays, and are part of an emergency team.

Day : 7 : 00am to 7 : 30pm Night : 7 : 00pm to 7 : 30am Qualifications Education Graduate of an accredited college of nursing.

Experience Minimum of one year of recent experience preferred, but not required. New Graduates accepted. Age-Specific Competencies Child, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric Licensure / Certification Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of South Carolina.

New Graduates Accepted* CPR / CPI Certification Required provided upon hire What do our current nurses value at Palmetto Lowcountry & UHS?

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 through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract.

We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS.

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.

At UHS, we are a System of Care, and you have a voice. About Our Organization Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health, a subsidiary of UHS, is located on the beautiful Ashley River near Charleston, SC, Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health lends a helping hand to people struggling with mental health and substance use disorders.

At Palmetto Behavioral Health we are looking for exceptional people who share our mission of providing superior quality healthcare services and our culture of Service Excellence : treat everyone as a guest, demonstrate professionalism and excellence, practice teamwork.

Please visit us online at About Universal Health Services 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.