LPN

License Practical Nurse (LPN) - Nights - Weekends

Full-time (36 hours)

Position Located in Mountain City, TN

Mountain Youth Academy (a UHS company) is seeking License Practical Nurse to join our growing team! Come make a difference in the life of a child and love what you do!!

What do our current nurses value at Mountain Youth Academy & 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 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.

Mountain Youth Academy is centrally located near Johnson City, TN, Boone, NC, and Abingdon, VA. We are a 120-bed residential treatment facility and assist in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health issues for our young adolescent patients. An LPN working in a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) is responsible for providing direct nursing care to psychiatric patients under the supervision of a registered nurse, including medication administration, monitoring vital signs, documenting patient behavior, assisting with daily living activities, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure the best possible care for clients within a therapeutic environment; focusing on building trust and maintaining a safe and supportive atmosphere for patients.

Primary duties and Responsibilities: (include, but are not limited to, the following)

• Patient assessment and care planning: Performing comprehensive assessments on patients, including mental status evaluations, vital signs, and physical health needs, and contributing to individualized care plans based on the patient's needs.
• Medication administration: Accurately administering prescribed medications, including psychotropic medications, and monitoring for side effects.
• Behavioral observation and documentation: Observing and documenting patient behavior, including changes in mood, affect, and behavior patterns, and reporting any concerning behaviors to the registered nurse.
• Therapeutic communication: Engaging in therapeutic communication with patients, actively listening, providing emotional support, and assisting with coping mechanisms.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Attendance Incentives
• Shift Differential Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Meals

For a full preview of benefits, please visit UHS Benefits Service Center (ehr.com)

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

For more information, contact JoAnn Lee, HR Group Recruiter at joann.lee@uhsinc.com

Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited Nursing program
• Vocational/Technical School Graduate
• Valid licensed LPN (or license eligible) in the State of Tennessee
• Current BLS certification (upon hire and kept current)
• Preferred experience with children/adoloescents
• Preferred experience working in a psychiatric residential setting
• Exceptional ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Strong Interpersonal and organization skills.

***This role requires a successful background check, fingerprinting and employment verification***

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