What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurse Fairfax Behavioral Health position at UHS?
$7,000 Sign-On Bonus full time! $3,500 Sign-On Bonus part time!
We’d love to meet you - apply today to interview & meet our nursing team! Join us as we work to change lives and transform the delivery of healthcare!
Fairfax Behavioral Health is looking for a dynamic & inspiring LPN! If you have a desire to work in an engaging environment with a team of professionals dedicated to the healing and health of the patients we serve, we want to hear from you!
Visit us at: www.fairfaxhospital.com
Shift: 8-hour shifts - full time & part time for days, evenings, & nights now available!
Fairfax Behavioral Health, founded in the 1930’s, has served the behavioral health needs to the Greater Puget Sound area for more than 80 years, continuously building a reputation for providing the best most compassionate patient centered care! We provide a wide range of services and programs that offer evidence-based treatment proven to have positive outcomes for our patients. Our inpatient and outpatient services offer supportive and compassionate care through specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients. Our mission is to provide safe, effective, and compassionate mental health and substance use treatment.
Locations
Kirkland: 157-bed, standalone psychiatric hospital, composed of six units providing specialized treatment for mental health and co-occurring disorders, as well as detox services for both adolescents and adults.
Everett: 30-bed adult general psychiatric unit located on the 7th floor of the Providence Medical Center’s Pacific campus.
Monroe: 34-bed unit on the campus of Evergreen Health Monroe.
Our LPN is a licensed practical nurse who prescribes & coordinates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices. Under the supervision of an RN, the LPN must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served under the supervision of RN.
Qualifications
LPN Job Requirements:
- Graduate from an accredited program of licensed practical nursing required.
- Preferred one year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting.
- Successful completion of CPR, First Aid, Handle with Care, and Verbal De-Escalation Certifications, which are provided during Fairfax new hire training.
What do our current employee’s value at 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
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