LPN Full-time
Responsibilities

LPN - Full Time Days - 7:00am-7:30pm

 

HAVENWYCK HOSPITAL (a UHS facility)

 

Havenwyck Hospital s a Joint Commission-accredited and licensed psychiatric hospital, overlooking Lake Galloway in Auburn Hills, Michigan. We specialize in providing comprehensive, compassionate behavioral health services to children, adolescents and adults. It is the ultimate goal of our dedicated staff to build strength, confidence and knowledge within each patient, in hopes that they may continue learning and understanding their needs and practicing self-care for the rest of their lives.

 

For more information, please visit us at www.havenwyckhospital.com

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

 

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing care to patients in the Inpatient Program under the supervision and assignment of the Registered Nurse. 

 

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) duties include but are not limited to:

 

  • Assume duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) as outlined in policies and procedures.
  • Provides care to patients in a manner that considers safety, patient rights, comfort and the therapeutic environment.
  • Assists with admission, discharge and transfer of patients in a timely manner and completes necessary documentation.
  • Administers medication; provides patient education related to medication and observes and reports signs and symptoms of side effect or adverse drug reaction to RN.
  • Identifies medical problems and reports to the Charge Nurse.
  • Provides general nursing care to patients who present with medical problems requiring nursing interventions such as dressing changes, etc.
  • Assists with procedures and physical exams; teaches patients about infection control and general health maintenance.
  • Identifies alterations in mood or behavior, recognizing potential for self-harm or high-risk behaviors.  Communicates these issues to the Charge Nurse/designee.
  • Assists in applying protective devices under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
  • Utilizes the Individualized Treatment Plan and any specific treatment plan in determining interventions with patients; keeps treatment plan updates; reviews treatment plan with patient.
  • Sets limits in a therapeutic and consistent manner on a patient’s behavior with the assistance of Registered Nurse within program guidelines and age-specific principles.
  • Assists patient with activities of daily living, encouraging independent behavior with appropriate interventions on a daily basis and follows program guidelines regarding nutritional habits.
  • Identifies verbal and non-verbal cues for potential aggressive behavior and applies de-escalation techniques to situation.
  • Intervenes to decrease the panic of disturbed patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse.  Uses the necessary intervention to de-escalate disturbed patients.
  • Actively participates in Non-Violent Crisis Interventions at all times, as necessary.
  • Serves as a role model for other nursing staff or patients by appearance, manner, attitude and tone.
  • Participates in staff development programs.  Keeps Charge Nurse/Nurse Unit Manager appraised of any difficulties or necessary changes required in program or staff development.

If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact Havenwyck Hospital at 248-373-9200.

 

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS: 

 

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
  • Free Basic Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Student Loan Repayment Program - for some degrees and criteria

What do our current employees value at Havenwyck Hospital and UHS?

 

 An environment that puts patient care first.  One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times.  Supportive and responsive leadership.  You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry.  Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.  There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.  

 

About Universal Health Services (UHS)

 

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. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. 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.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. 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

  • Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing required.
  • Current status as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Michigan required.
  • Must obtain Registered Nurse (RN) degree and licensure within thirty (30) months of hire.
  • One year of experience in nursing with an additional year in psychiatric nursing preferred.
  • Experience in administration of medication required.
  • NAPNES or equivalent certification required within six (6) months of hire.
  • Current certification in Non-violent Crisis Intervention preferred.
  • Current certification in BLS/CPR preferred.
  • Employee must be in good standing (employment/corrective action history, performance evaluation, etc.) to be considered for an internal transfer.

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.

 

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams

 

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 and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.

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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