Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

Responsibilities

Full Time hr wk w / every other weekend rotation, 8hr shift, Full Benefits and Sign-On Bonus $3,

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital at Bethany (a UHS facility) & Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital (a UHS facility) : Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital at Bethany is a -bed psychiatric hospital offering adult behavioral health programs and treatment services.

Our team of dedicated professionals provides crisis stabilization and medication management to patients who have disorders such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, paranoia and schizophrenia.

We provide a secure haven for patients who are having suicidal or homicidal thoughts. We can help patients regain their sense of self-worth.

Our adult inpatient mental health treatment is for individuals over the age of with severe mental illness that is impacting their ability to function.

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient and residential treatment services for ages 5-. Our treatment programs provide a structured and supportive treatment environment that promotes self-acceptance and helps stabilize patients suffering from acute psychiatric illness.

Our multidisciplinary treatment teams consist of psychiatrists, licensed therapists and highly specialized nurses who collaborate to develop and implement effective and compassionate treatment plans for our patients.

Cedar Ridge is a behavioral health facility that encompasses a -bed acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center on a beautifully wooded campus with a stocked pond, school, outdoor courtyard and playground.

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Under the supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer, the provides physical assessments of residents, implements patient treatment plans, evaluates response to treatment, provides complete documentation, administers medications as prescribed and provides health care education for patients and families.

Supervises the daily duties of the Mental Health Techs and ensures patient safety. Performs duties in accordance with the OK Board of Nursing, ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, and facility mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards.

BENEFITS INCLUDE :

• Shift Differential for applicable shifts
• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• Employee Assistance Program available for employees and family

K) with company match and discounted stock plan

• Basic Life Insurance and Optional supplemental life insurance
• Referral Bonus Program
• Career development opportunities across UHS and out + locations!
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• More Information is available on our benefits Guest Website : benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications

• Valid Oklahoma LPN license required
• CPR certification preferred
• Graduate from an accredited LPN program of nursing required
• Minimum of 1 (one) year psychiatric experience in psychiatric setting preferred

Additional Requirements :

• Must be at least years of age
• Successfully complete a drug test
• Successfully pass a national background check
• Physical agility to manage patients
• Ability to push, pull and lift up to pounds.
• Strong Computer skills
• Excellent Communication skills
• Strong Leadership skills
• Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent / aggressive behavior
• Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood / body fluids and other hazardous waste

The ideal candidate is dependable, empathetic, compassionate and must be reliable

Universal Health Services (UHS)

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.

has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, annual revenues were $.

6 billion in 0. In 1, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 0, ranked # on the Fortune ;

and listed # in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has , employees and through its subsidiaries operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in U.

S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.