LPN

Responsibilities Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Opportunity North Star Behavioral Health is one of Alaska’s premier mental health facilities offering hope and healing for children, teens and adults who struggle with psychiatric or substance abuse issues. We also offer military-specific care to first responders, service members, veterans and dependents at the Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital. We provide an environment that puts patient care first through excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families we treat, at their most vulnerable times. When you work at North Star Behavioral Health, you are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peers and leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. With us, you have the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through robust continuing education opportunities and career advancement with UHS. The LPN is a key member of the Northstar Behavioral Health Team who is responsible for delivering quality direct patient care under appropriate clinical supervision. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Administers patient medications prescribed by physician, ensuring medications are distributed correctly and in a timely manner. Assists the dietary staff in identifying patients on special diets and assuring patients’ compliance with dietary orders. Carries out general nursing duties to include documentation review, assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges. Participates in treatment planning and helps identify patients’ problems, needs, and strengths; participates in implementing treatment plans by monitoring patients’ progress, communicating information regarding patients’ behavior to other members of the treatment team, maintains communication with patient, family members, and referral sources in patients’ interest. Oversees general health of residents; provides effective, timely basic nursing care as needed and assigned. Works to ensure effective, timely care referral as needed and assigned to ensure resident health and safety per standard of care. Co-facilitates therapeutic group activities and ensures that patients regularly attend and typically participate in program activities. Ensures documentation is detailed, concise, clear, and completed in a timely manner. Maintains a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment. Attends mandatory nurse meetings. Obtains vital signs and reports finding to registered nurse. Performs chart audits and chart reviews. Observe for, and document changes in patient’s appearance, behavior and ability to work toward treatment plan goals. Communicate changes in patient’s condition to the Registered Nurse. Teach communication, interpersonal and social skills as well as the basic principles of physical health to the patient and significant others, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Qualifications REQUIREMENTS Must hold a valid State of Alaska LPN License. Must be at least 21 years of age BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS Challenging & Rewarding Work Environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with Company Match & Discounted Stock Plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career Development Opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Tuition Assistance One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues exceeding $11 billion in 2019. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune on Fortune 500; and recognized in Forbes ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has over 90,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 328 behavioral health facilities, 42 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located in 37 US states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. If you would like to learn more about the LPN position before applying, please contact Samantha Cathey by email at samantha.cathey@uhsinc.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. 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