Licensed Practical Nurse - Behavioral Health
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Job Description
About the Role
Join UHS as a Licensed Practical Nurse - Behavioral Health in United States. Responsibilities Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Opportunity! This PRN to full-time opportunity offers 36-hours per week, full benefits (conditions apply), and a convenient day shift or night shift schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- time opportunity offers 36
- hours per week, full
Requirements
- UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and.
Benefits & Compensation
- (conditions apply), and a convenient day shift or night shift schedule.
- There is an opportunity for overtime and to cover various shifts if interested.
- Primarily established to house adolescents, Lighthouse has transitioned to offering a full spectrum of acute inpatient services to adults and seniors as well.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
Apply to join UHS as a Licensed Practical Nurse - Behavioral Health.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Practical Nurse - Behavioral Health at UHS a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Nursing registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context
This Nursing position at UHS is open to registered nurse candidates.
Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Nursing, Psychiatric care, Substance abuse treatment, Crisis management, Patient assessment, Medical management, Safety supervision, Therapeutic environment support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Nursing role.
Core responsibilities: The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct care to adolescents and adults with psychiatric disorders and substance abuse issues. They are responsible for ensuring patient safety, performing medical assessments, and maintaining a therapeutic environment.
Benefits package: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Prescription drug plans, 401(k) with company match, Discounted stock plan, Paid time off, Student loan refinancing program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
12d ago
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