Responsibilities
Foundations Behavioral Health is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time day (7am – 7:30pm) position to support our Doylestown, PA campus. This position requires an every other weekend commitment.
Foundations Behavioral Health provides innovative behavioral health treatment and academic excellence to children, adolescents, and young adults. Established in 1964, Foundations Behavioral Health provides treatment in a homelike environment located on a 12-acre campus in Bucks County, PA. Foundations provides a full continuum of care for children, adolescents, and young adults spanning hospitalization to outpatient and academic services.
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the LPN will deliver quality nursing care to children and adolescents in our Residential Treatment Facility.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Conduct ongoing and individualized nursing care duties as assigned and as dictated by the patient's condition in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.
- Monitor for and report changes in patient physical or mental status.
- Collaborate with other team members in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an individualized plan of care.
- Administer patient medications as prescribed by the physician.
- Provide education to patients on their prescribed medications, documenting this in the patient record.
- Transcribe medication orders in a timely, error-free manner.
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!
- Tuition Reimbursement
If you would like to learn more about the LPN position before applying, please contact Michael Jones, Regional Recruiter at michael.jones3@uhsinc.com and by phone at (267) 374-3850.
Candidates must apply directly on our website at www.fbh.com (click CAREERS tab for openings)
What do our current nurses value at Foundations & 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. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with UHS. 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. At UHS, you have a voice.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
Qualifications
Job Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing Program.
- Current Commonwealth of Pennsylvania LPN License.
- Two years of psychiatric inpatient experience required.
- Current CPR/AED certification.
- Strong communication skills, excellent customer service, and organizational skills.
- Highly effective listening skills.
- Respiratory Fit testing is a requirement of the job.
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.
Notice
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