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Forest View Hospital, located just seven miles southeast of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a private 108 bed psychiatric facility that serves children, adolescents and adults. We are licensed by the State of Michigan, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and we bring more than 45 years of experience to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health problems. As a part of our continued success and growth, we are seeking qualified applicants for a Psychiatric LPN to join our 2nd Shift team.
Essential Job Requirements:
- Provides direct patient care according to nursing care plans and the patient’s individualized treatment plan.
- Participates with other personnel in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu. Consistently assessing the physical, social, and emotional needs of patients.
- Assists with behavior management, crisis control, seclusion, and restraint, under the direction of the registered nurse.
- Assists RN with patient admissions and discharges.
- Administers medication and treatments to patients.
- Assists with medication education, informed consent and monitoring the effectiveness and efficacy of medications.
- Documents the administration of medications and treatments according to policies and procedures.
- Maintains and models professional standards of performance and attitude.
- Adheres to the Infection Control policies and procedures of the hospital, consistently following standard precautions.
- Adheres to patient confidentiality and hospital protocol.
- Maintains CPR/BLS certification as needed and required, without a lapse in certification.
- Addresses delinquent medical records in timely manner.
- Completes and maintains all required hospital trainings at the time of hire and then annually thereafter.
- Other duties as assigned, needed and or required within scope of practice.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to make good decision-making skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to demonstrate empathy when interacting with patients.
- Ability to remain calm in emergency and stay focused.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Demonstrates dependability and reliability.
- Ability to use technology and systems.
What do our current nurses value at Forest View Hospital & UHS?
A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the Nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurse and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor, and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Nurse with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.
Qualifications
- Current license to practice nursing in the state of Michigan (or eligible to receive or renew).
- Current CPR or BLS certification
About Universal Health Services
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 were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
EEO Statement
Forest View Hospital is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Forest View Hospital is an 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.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
At Forest View Hospital, our Human Resources department is here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning Forest View Hospital, UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.
