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Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Licensed Practical Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSpokane, WA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited vocational or technical nursing program.
  • Hold a current Licensed Practical Nurse license.
  • Hold BLS/First Aid certification.
  • Have Handle With Care or equivalent and verbal de-escalation training, required or to be obtained upon hire.
  • Have strong clinical nursing skills and an understanding of standards of care.
  • Know regulatory and accreditation requirements.
  • Have communication and documentation skills.
  • Be able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced behavioral health environment.
  • Use a professional, respectful, and patient-centered approach to care.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established standards, policies, procedures, and provider orders.
  • Complete nursing admission assessments and contribute to individualized treatment plans.
  • Reassess, monitor, and document changes in patient condition according to facility policy.
  • Administer medications safely and accurately, including timely and complete documentation.
  • Support unit milieu management by monitoring patient activity and encouraging participation in treatment and programming.
  • Help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and intervene appropriately during patient crises.
  • Participate in crisis prevention, verbal de-escalation, and least-restrictive interventions, including seclusion and restraint when required.
  • Collaborate with Registered Nurses, Lead Nurses, and leadership to support safe unit operations.
  • Perform additional duties as delegated by nursing leadership.

Desired Qualifications

  • An associate or higher degree in nursing is preferred.
  • Previous nursing experience is preferred; behavioral health or psychiatric experience is a plus.

About the Company

Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1978

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