Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

Clarion Psychiatric Center offers inpatient treatment for adults with moderate to severe psychiatric problems, inpatient crisis stabilization for children and adolescents, and a Partial Hospitalization Program for school-aged children. Our recently expanded 112-bed inpatient program has 4 units. For over 30-years, Clarion has provided the community a compassionate and respectful therapeutic environment with an emphasis on strong teamwork.

Clarion Psychiatric Center is a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, one of the nation's largest and most respected hospital management companies. In 2019, UHS was recognized for the ninth consecutive year as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2018, ranked 268 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, ranked 275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 83,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Clarion Psychiatric Center offers competitive pay and an excellent benefits package, including:

* $5,000 Retention Bonus
* Shift Differentials
* Bonus shifts
* Holiday Pay
* 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
* Referral Bonuses
* Company Supplied Uniforms
* Challenging and rewarding work environment
* Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
* Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
* Other Voluntary Supplemental Benefits (Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Employee Discount Program, Employee Assistance Program, etc.)
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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Qualifications

Job Description: The LPN is responsible for the delivery of quality patient care in accordance with the unit and hospital's policies and procedures. Responsible for communicating patient treatment response, emotional and behavioral changes; milieu dynamics and other pertinent information to the Charge Nurse. Responsible for medication administration.

Job Specifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in each criteria listed in this job description. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Staff must demonstrate flexibility for re-assignment to units providing care to varied populations, including children, adolescents, adults Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions. Staff are required to follow all facility policies and procedures.

Education - Graduate of an accredited LPN nursing program with licensure in the state of Pennsylvania.

Licensure / Certification - Licensure and registration by the PA Board of Nursing as an LPN. Current CPR/HWC required.

Experience - One-year experience in psychiatric care preferred.

Knowledge/Skills- Knowledge of therapeutic relationships, therapeutic processes, growth and development, limit-setting and behavior management, crisis management of aggressive behaviors, CPR training. Communication skills and ability to teach patients.

Supervision Exercised- None

Supervision Received - Nursing Supervisor , Unit Director, DON

General Working Environment - Hospital setting. Some risk involved in the event of the presence of an aggressive / violent patient. Works in a well lighted and ventilated setting, is subject to frequent interruptions, is involved with the patients and personnel throughout designated unit under varying conditions and circumstances. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to HIV and Hepatitis B Viruses

Physical Requirements - Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and be able to walk and stand for long periods. Able to participate in crisis prevention intervention. The Physical Requirements described herein are representative of those, which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions. Drug/Alcohol free as evidenced by negative results of post offer, pre-employment urine drug screen.

Classification - Non-Exempt