Job Description
Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and supervised by a Registered Nurse, the LVN administers medication as prescribed, implements patients’ treatment plans, evaluates patient’s response to treatment, provides complete and accurate documentation, and provides health care education for patients and families. The LVN is the shift supervisor of the Mental Health Techs and ensures that the environment is safe and therapeutic for all patients.
Meridell Achievement Center is a nationally recognized -bed private residential treatment facility that specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents who have emotional, behavioral and neurobehavioral problems. Meridell has been providing exceptional care for our patients for years. 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.
One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune corporation. In 7, UHS was recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked # on the Fortune , and listed # in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top Public Companies. Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than , employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.
Meridell Achievement Center offers comprehensive benefits for our LVN/LPN position, such as:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS
What do our current nurses value at UHS?
An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Nurse is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities with UHS. Supportive and responsive leadership.
Qualifications Requirements :
Education : Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Experience : Prior clinical experience and recent psychiatric nursing experience is preferred
License/Certification : Current LVN licensure in the State of Texas
Skills : Good communication skills, ability to present information and ideas essential to nursing duties and must maintain effect working relationships interdepartmentally, intradepartmentally, and with the medical staff.