LPN

Responsibilities

License Practical Nurse (LPN)

Natchez Trace Youth Academy, a Universal Health Services, Inc. company has a long history in providing comprehensive behavioral health care services to at-risk youth struggling with extensive mental health issues. Our facility is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) Healthcare, which recognizes a commitment to measuring quality and standards of care. Natchez Trace Youth Academy is a highly-structured 115-bed cognitive behavioral program serving adolescent males ages 10-17 years old. Our interdisciplinary staff helps residents refocus their thinking patterns in order to improve their actions/behavior. Our diverse team works together to facilitate the changes that become an investment in the future of each young man's life and his family's life. We are located in the beautiful hills of Tennessee between two magnificent rivers, just 15 miles south of Waverly, Tennessee. Our spacious grounds occupy over 120 acres and include athletic fields, and alpine tower.

Check us out on the web at www.natcheztraceyouthacademy.com

Natchez Trace Youth Academy is seeking an LPN to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals. Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the LPN renders nursing care to students within the facility by practicing ongoing student assessment; evaluation and update of student care through observation of physical and behavioral symptoms; communicates pertinent data to other service areas as needed; administers medications appropriately and documents all data accurately according to facility policy. This is a non-benefits eligible position.

Benefits for our Registered Nurse (RN) include: 

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K with match
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 subsidiaries!
• Healthstream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• Competitive compensation
• "Perks at Work" employee discount program
• Referral bonus program
• Free Meals

What do our current nurses value at Natchez Trace Youth Academy  & 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 Registered Nurse (RN) 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) 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. 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

If you would like to speak with a representative directly, please contact Joseph Noffsinger, Director of Nursing, 931-296-1183or via email, joseph.noffsinger@uhsinc.com.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• At least two years experiences in the nursing field preferred
• Experiences in a residential program preferred
• Tennessee LPN license
• Valid Driver’s License
• Current CPR and BLS certification

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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