LPN/LVN

LPN(Psych)

Since 1991, Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Services(as part of Aiken Regional Medical Centers) has brought renewed hope for those suffering from emotional and behavioral disorders, and those with alcohol and substance use disorders.  The 62-bed facility, located on the campus of Aiken Regional Medical Centers, is accredited by The Joint Commission. The facility offers comprehensive, individualized treatment services by a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, clinicians, mental health technicians and recreation therapists who are committed to high quality care.

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing quality healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the Carolina Center for Medical Excellence for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia. Services provided at the hospital include emergency medical care, orthopedic surgeries, maternity, and behavioral health services.

Visit us online at: https://www.aikenregional.com

LPN is under the direct supervision of an RN, performs patient care, provides for psychosocial needs of patients, assists with patient teaching, administers medications, and documents are provided.                                                                       

Duties:

• Obtains data daily (or as indicated by patient’s condition) by interview, physical examination, review of  records and reports, and consultation.                 
• Prioritizes data collection according to the immediate physical/psychological condition of the patient.
• Communicates collected data to other members of the healthcare team, as indicated.
• Evaluates patient condition whenever patient leaves from or returns to unit.
• Follows the plan of care and recommends changes to meet the ongoing needs of the patient.            
• Provides accurate information for continuity of care, through a report.
• Obtains and documents history and data base information upon patient’s admission, including pain assessment.
• Implements the interventions from the plan of care.
• Documents data collected, nursing interventions, and patient response accurately and appropriately each shift, including assessment of pain.
• Documents medication administration promptly and accurately.
• Documents appropriately for transfer of patient care inter- and intra-agency, including the current COBRA/EMTALA guidelines.
• Provides for care of patients requiring blood glucose monitoring.
• Provides for monitoring of patients receiving blood or blood components.
• Provides for care of patients requiring IV insertion, maintenance, and discontinuation.
• Provides for the care of patients requiring restraint application.
• Provides education on an individual and/or classroom stetting as related to treatment goals.                                    

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
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.

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. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. 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 94,000 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.

Requirements:

Education requirements:                     Graduate of an accredited LPN school.                                            

Work experience requirements:                     Prefer one (1) year full time or three (3) years part time in an acute care setting.                                          

Required licenses/ certifications/courses                  Current SC LPN license; Current CPR certification.                                    

Required skills, knowledge and abilities:                    Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Powerpoint). Must have excellent communications skills, both oral and written.  Must be multi-tasked oriented.                                             

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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