LPN-PRN in Washington

Mountain Youth Academy (a UHS company) is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our growing team! Come make a difference in the life of a child and love what you do!

What do our current nurses value at Mountain Youth Academy & 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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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.

We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with Oak Plains Academy. 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.

Mountain Youth Academy is centrally located near Johnson City, TN, Boone, NC, and Abingdon, VA. We are a 120-bed residential treatment facility and assist in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health issues for our young adolescent patients.

An LPN working in a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) is responsible for providing direct nursing care to psychiatric patients under the supervision of a registered nurse, including:

• Medication administration
• Monitoring vital signs
• Documenting patient behaviour
• Assisting with daily living activities
• Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure the best possible care for clients within a therapeutic environment

Primary duties and Responsibilities:

• Patient assessment and care planning: Performing comprehensive assessments on patients, including mental status evaluations, vital signs, and physical health needs, and contributing to individualized care plans based on the patient's needs.
• Medication administration: Accurately administering prescribed medications, including psychotropic medications, and monitoring for side effects.
• Behavioral observation and documentation: Observing and documenting patient behaviour, including changes in mood, affect, and behaviour patterns, and reporting any concerning behaviours to the registered nurse.
• Therapeutic communication: Engaging in therapeutic communication with patients, actively listening, providing emotional support, and assisting with coping mechanisms.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Attendance Incentives
• Shift Differential Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Meals

Qualifications Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited Nursing program
• Vocational/Technical School Graduate
• Valid licensed LPN (or license eligible) in the State of Tennessee
• Current BLS certification (upon hire and kept current)
• Preferred experience with children/adolescents
• Preferred experience working in a psychiatric residential setting
• Exceptional ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Strong Interpersonal and organisation skills.

This role requires a successful background check, fingerprinting and employment verification.

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, colour, 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.