LPN

Company: North Spring Behavioral Healthcare
Location: Leesburg
Posted on: January 7, 2021

Job Description:

Responsibilities
North Spring Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. is a multifaceted behavioral healthcare system comprised of three programs to serve children and adolescents with a broad spectrum of psychiatric service needs. Programs of service include an 87-bed, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services licensed, Joint Commission accredited psychiatric residential treatment facility, a Partial Hospitalization Program, and a 16-bed acute psychiatric hospital - which due to high demand - is in the process of expanding to 40 beds (completion February 2021). Our strategic plan for the past two years has been centered on improving fidelity to our evidence-based clinical methodology. North Spring is part of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) one of the Nation's largest and most respected healthcare management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 83,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase healthcare properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.
Our nursing department is currently welcoming PRN and full time LPNs.

Location: Beautiful Leesburg, Virginia, 40 miles Northwest of Washington DC. Named one of the best places to live by Money magazine. 45-acre campus in a rural area on the northern edge of Leesburg with a gymnasium, beautiful outdoor campus and high ropes course. Excellent public school system.

Compensation package: Competitive salary. Employee benefits available including exemplary health and related insurance accessible after 30 days; 21 days per year Paid Time Off available after 90 days in addition to an Extended Leave Bank for use when sick; opportunity to purchase stock at discounted rates, tuition reimbursement and a 401(k) Plan with a generous company match. Three meals a day provided at no cost to employees.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities:

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  Delivers nursing care in collaboration with professional Registered Nurses.
  
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  Under immediate supervision, supports providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants) in provision of patient care; includes recording vital signs, discussing chief health concerns, performing testing, assists with procedures and documentation.
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  Responsible for assisting under the supervision of an RN for nursing care based on the nursing process and in compliance with facility policies and procedures.
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  Monitors, reports, and documents the patients' behavior and physiological status under RN supervision.
  
• Performs treatments/procedures in compliance with facility and nursing services, policies, and procedures under RN supervision
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  Guides the response to patients who are behaviorally out of control or who may be experiencing a medical or behavioral crisis in collaboration with the nurse manager and physician.
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  Reports accurately and concisely to oncoming shifts regarding conditions of patients.
  Minimum Requirements:
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    LPN licensed in Commonwealth of Virginia or another compact state
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    BLS Certification (preferred)
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    Associates degree in Nursing
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    Experience in psychiatric nursing, preferably with children and/or adolescents
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    Must be at least 21 years of age
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    Position is subject to a criminal background investigation and pre-employment drug screen

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