LPN - PRN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) PRN Shift requirements must work 4 shifts in a 28-day period with two being weekend shifts. No specific shifts assigned, may be needed, day or night, 12-hour shifts. 6 am-6 pm, 6 pm - 6 am, & 10 am - 10 pm Location: Ashland City, TN Oak Plains Academy is a comprehensive and highly structured 98-bed residential treatment program offering psychiatric residential treatment services to children and adolescents, struggling with emotional and behavioral issues. Residents receive an individualized treatment plan, geared to meet their personal needs. A professional team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, nurses, and teachers serve hundreds of children and adolescents annually with the common goal of treating and healing trauma and building resiliency in the residents we serve. Located on 20 acres of rolling hills in a rural setting, about 45 minutes from Nashville, Tennessee, Oak Plains Academy campus features a full-size gymnasium, dining hall, separate academic building, and four dormitories. Our wooded campus provides an excellent opportunity for outdoor recreational activities such as fishing, hiking, softball and basketball. Visit us online at: https://oakplainsacademy.com/ What our LPNs Value: 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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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 nurses 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. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with Oak Plains Academy. 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. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (include, but are not limited to, the following) The LPN/LVN serves as a primary staff member performing routine health maintenance, medication administration, medical record documentation, and assists physicians and any other health care person all in the therapeutic milieu.Serves as a role model to staff and students in dress and demeanor. Performs proper HWC techniques, demonstrating knowledge of patient and staff safety. Completes debriefings as indicated. Renders professional nursing care to patients within the treatment programs. Practices ongoing patient assessment, evaluation and update of patient care through observation of physical and behavioral symptoms and communicates pertinent data to other service areas as needed. Administers medications appropriately and documents all data accurately according to facility policy. Participates in formulation of individual care plans for all patients and implements plan according to facility policy. We offer comprehensive benefits for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University Healthstream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Free Meals Opportunity to advance to a full-time position if available 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