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Universal Health Services

PART TIME - LPN/LVN

Universal Health Services, North Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29405

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Responsibilities Looking for a rewarding career in behavioral health? We want to hear from you!

Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health is now seeking to fill Part‑time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) positions.

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 toward 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

Day: 7:00 am to 7:30 pm

Night: 7:00 pm to 7:30 am

*2 days per week

Qualifications Education Graduate of an accredited college of nursing.

Experience Minimum of one (1) 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 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 www.palmettobehavioralhealth.com

EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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