LPN / LVN

Responsibilities New Grads welcome! Mesilla Valley Hospital has been in operation since , serving those in need of treatment for a variety of psychiatric and substance abuse issues. Mesilla Valley Hospital is a -bed facility, providing access to quality behavioral healthcare and substance abuse treatment to residents of New Mexico, West Texas and Arizona. MVH is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services. Our commitment to care includes developing integrated delivery systems through partnerships with medical surgical hospitals, community mental health centers, educational institutions, managed care organizations, local health professionals and agencies. Position Description : A Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for implementation of the nursing process in all aspects of patient care for all patient populations including geropsych, chemically dependent adults, adult psych, adolescents and children. Assures a comprehensive approach to patient care by applying appropriate theories to psychiatric nursing practice for all patients. Qualifications Qualifications : Graduate from an accredited professional vocational school of nursing required. A minimum of one-year experience preferred. Currently licensed to practice vocational / practical nursing by the State Board of Nursing in New Mexico (or a compact state license that includes the State of New Mexico). Skills : Demonstrates understanding of physical, emotional, cultural, religious and psychosocial needs of patients across the life span Identifies, implements and documents patient / family teaching Assist in providing a safe, therapeutic environment Demonstrates knowledge of Nursing Department philosophy, and assumes responsibility for maintaining Standards of Nursing Practice and Standards of Care for all patients Works without direct supervision, but seeks supervision from immediate supervisor for complex issues that arise. Benefit Highlights : Challenging and rewarding work environment Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan (K) with company match and discounted stock plan Generous Paid Time Off Free Basic Life Insurance Flexible shifts Tuition Reimbursement Program UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.