Licensed Practical Nurse

Responsibilities

Licensed Practical Nurse Opportunity:

Full Time, 12 Hour Shifts

Every Other Weekend

We are looking for Nurses that:

• Believe in providing exceptional service to every patient, every interaction, every time.
• Value a trauma-informed approach to care.
• Want to be part of a supportive, professional team dedicated to creating a safe and therapeutic environment.

Located in Lexington, Kentucky, The Ridge offers a healing environment to reassure patients’ sense of security and confidentiality. Dedicated to excellence, The Ridge is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, as a licensed, 110-bed hospital, providing psychiatric (mental health) and substance use disorder (drug and alcohol rehabilitation) services to children, adolescents and adults. Inpatient care is provided on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week. Outpatient and partial hospitalization services are provided on a five-day per week basis, days and evenings. Care is provided according to an established code of ethical conduct and strict adherence to patient rights. 

Website: The Ridge Behavioral Health System | Lexington, KY 

 Position Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care to patient within the treatment milieu under the supervision of the RN. Utilizes Standards of Nursing Practice and Care. Follows and abides by company policies, procedures, and Corporate Compliance Program, as applicable to role and responsibilities.  

Job Duties include:

• Performs patient admissions, focused assessments, medication administration, implementation of physician orders, treatment plan updates, and accurate documentation while maintaining safety and adhering to hospital policies

• Leads or assists with patient education and activity groups, supports therapeutic environment standards, utilizes de-escalation techniques, and ensures patient safety through consistent observation and adherence to unit protocols.

• Provides thorough shift reports, communicates patient changes to the care team, completes required documentation (vitals, withdrawal checks, incidents, restraints), and ensures continuity of care across disciplines.

What We Offer You:

• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

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

• Sign On Bonus Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Retention Bonus Program, and Referral Bonus Program

• Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.

• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries

• Close to Hamburg & I-75

• Free parking on premises
• Free meal with each shift

About Universal Health Services:

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com. 

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

Certifications/Licensure 

• Current KY Nursing Licensure

We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team as we set out to be the provider of choice for psychiatric care!

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.