Responsibilities Looking for a rewarding career in behavioral health? We want to hear from you! Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health is now seeking to fill Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) PRN positions.
Position Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) PRN 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 PRN shifts Day : 7 : 00am to 7 : 30pm Night : 7 : 00pm to 7 : 30am Benefits for full time employees include : Tuition Assistance Career development opportunities across UHS and its + locations! Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans (K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program We participate in the Dept of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Program 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 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 Lowcountry 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.
What do our current nurses value at Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health & UHS? A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession.
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