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apartment UHS location_onStaunton, VA 24401, US
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - PRN

Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcareis located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley -- a region best known for its natural beauty -- in the charming city of Staunton, Virginia. We provide trauma-informed psychiatric residential treatment to adolescent males who are experiencing complex emotional, behavioral, and educational difficulties. We are a 42-bed facility with programs specifically designed for youth with psychiatric disorders and co-occurring intellectual disabilities. We also specialize in working with young men who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. 

PRN positions available

Benefits for our full-time Nurses include:

  • Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
  • Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
  • HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Top-Notch Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Meals provided
  • Part-Time and PRN positions do not qualify for sign-on bonus or benefits

Who we are:

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 Nurse at Liberty Point 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 Registered Nurse (RN) or 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.


Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Requirements:

  • Current license to practice nursing inState of Virginia(or eligible to receive or renew)
  • Current CPR or BLS certification preferred (can renew as part of New Employee Orientation)
  • Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire
  • Ability to successfully complete and pass all components of Handle With Care & Verbal De-escalation Crisis Intervention Training
  • Ability to use and supervise Handle With Care (HWC) techniques
  • Reflect behavior, attitude, and appearance appropriate to the position and be supportive of the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives
  • Effectively communicate both verbally and via written documentation

Liberty Point is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-hire drug screen, pre-hire background checks, and education verification are required of all new employees.

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

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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At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS

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If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

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Shift Differential: • 1st shift (weekends and holidays): $3.00/hr. • 2nd shift (weekdays, weekends, and holidays): $3.50/hr. What We Offer Outstanding State Benefits o Generous Paid Time Off: o 13 Paid Holidays o 12 Vacation Days o 8 Sick Days o 4 Family/Personal Days annually Comprehensive Insurance Options: o Low-cost, comprehensive Anthem or AETNA health insurance o Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage o Group Life and Optional Life Insurance o Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Career Development & Financial Perks: o Continuing Education Support o Training Opportunities o Exclusive State Employee Discounts Minimum Qualifications • Knowledge of illness and treatment modalities to include medication administration. • Ability to implement nursing care plan and provide guidance to other staff. • Ability to delegate and supervise nursing staff. Effective communication (written, verbal and sign). • Ability to participate in interdisciplinary team. Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. • Ability to work overtime due to staffing emergencies in a 24-hour 7 day per week psychiatric hospital which at times may mean working a 16-hour shift if and when necessary. • Complete all annual competency training to include TOVA III with physical restraints. • Complete and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers with the American Heart Association • Demonstrates knowledge of recovery/trauma informed care. · Complete all annual competency training to include TOVA III with physical restraints. · Complete and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers with the American Heart Association · Demonstrates knowledge of recovery/trauma informed care. Additional Considerations Psych Nursing experience Veteran or Veteran Spouse Bilingual in Spanish. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (540-332-8300) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY. Western State Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. DBHDS Facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated for COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits and offer COVID - 19 vaccination programs to staff, residents, clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources. Contact Information Name: Elizabeth Weber Phone: 540-332-8056 Email: elizabeth.weber@dbhds.virginia.gov In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.