Mcdowell Center For Children
Mcdowell Center is a 28-bed residential treatment facility located in Dyersburg, Tennessee, for adolescent males experiencing mental health, behavioral, and/or substance abuse issues. Our staff is made up of licensed therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, and counselors who offer 24-hour support for our patients. We provide young men with the skills they need to improve their thinking patterns, make healthier choices, and create new futures with improved outlooks and outcomes.
Position Summary
Mcdowell Center for Children is seeking a dynamic and talented LPN/LVN/RN - Per Diem. The Nurse creates a safe environment for residents, saves lives when necessary, provides hope, empowers residents, and teaches new tools for coping to residents. The Nurse provides direct resident care under the supervision of a Shift Supervisor/DON/CEO. Primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention, education groups and activities of daily living.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited licensed practical nursing program.
Experience: One-year experience in inpatient psychiatric mental health nursing preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Licensure and registration by the Tennessee Board of Nurse Examiners as a licensed practical nurse.
Skills/Knowledge: Prefer candidates who possess knowledge of psychiatric group processes, therapeutic relationships processes, age specific growth and development, limit setting and behavior management, crisis management with aggressive behaviors.
Additional Requirements: Must complete and maintain competency training in CPR, HWC and Verbal De-Escalation aggression management, crisis intervention and restraint training. Training may be obtained during first week of employment during new hire orientation.
Work Hours: Vary; on an as needed basis. Primarily will work as a "fill in" when other employees are out.
What Do Our Current Employees Value At UHS?
An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.