Responsibilities

Looking for a rewarding career in behavioral health? We want to hear from you!

Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health is now seeking to fill Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/ Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) PRN positions .

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) PRN will provide care for patients with a variety of behavioral health disorders whose ages range from adolescent through geriatric. The LPN/LVN is an integral part of the interdisciplinary treatment team working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. The LPN/LVN implements therapeutic interventions developed by the treatment team and tracks patient progress towards treatment plan goals.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provides direct care to patients on assigned unit.

• Administers and documents prescribed medications and treatments.

• Establishes therapeutic rapport with the patient, provides support and utilizes approved crisis intervention techniques.

  Available Schedules

  PRN shifts

  Day: 7:00am to 7:30pm

  Night: 7:00pm to 7:30am

  Benefits for full time employees include :

• Tuition Assistance

• 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 & Generous Paid Time Off

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

• We participate in the Dept of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Program

  Qualifications

  Education

  Graduate of an accredited college of nursing.

  Experience

  Minimum of one (1) year of recent experience preferred, but not required. New Graduates accepted.

  Age-Specific Competencies

  Child, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric

  Licensure/Certification

  Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of South Carolina. New Graduates Accepted

  CPR/CPI Certification Required – provided upon hire

  About Our Organization

  Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health, a subsidiary of UHS, is located on the beautiful Ashley River near Charleston, SC. Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health lends a helping hand to people struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. At Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health we are looking for exceptional people who share our mission of providing superior quality healthcare services and our culture of Service Excellence: treat everyone as a guest, demonstrate professionalism and excellence, practice teamwork.

  What do our current nurses value at Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health & 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. 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.

  Please visit us online at www.palmettobehavioralhealth.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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