Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: Forest View Hospital
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: November 27, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description 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 Psych LPN. *There
is a $10,000.00 Sign On Bonus Available with this Position* Under
the direction and supervision of the Charge Nurse, RN, the Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN) provides basic medical attention to assigned
patients (adolescents and/or adults), continually assessing the
physical, social, and emotional needs of patients. This is a
Fulltime, 36 hours a week position (12 Hour Shifts- 7:00pm-7:30am
or 7:00am-7:30pm). Essential Job Responsibilities: Promotes a warm
and welcoming environment when paired with newly hired RNs,
providing training, guidance, and support that is consistent with
patient care, safety standards, and policy and procedure. Responds
to questions in a respectful manner. Reports concerns promptly when
identified. Acts as back-up point of contact for direction of other
unit staff members when Charge is unavailable Provides leadership
to other personnel in crisis behavioral management Utilizing the
nursing process, the RN develops an initial nursing treatment plan
for each admitted patient. Competent in assessing, planning, and
delivering care for patients with co-occurring disorders, eating
disorders, and trauma backgrounds. Directs and participates with
other personnel in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu.
Assists with discharge planning and works with patient at time of
discharge. Provides leadership to other personnel in crisis
behavioral management. Benefit Highlights: Excellent Medical,
Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company
match and discounted stock plan Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) of
6.46 hour biweekly accrued Basic Life Insurance of 1x your salary
Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Student
Loan Reimbursement Program (Up to $200 per month) Tuition
Reimbursement Pet Insurance and much more About Universal Health
Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers
of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services,
Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and
performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed
Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in
2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the
World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and 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 Education and Experience Requirements: Graduation from
an accredited school of practical nursing. Current LPN Licensure in
the state of Michigan. Basic understanding of psychiatric nursing
theory, and practice, with previous psychiatric clinical experience
preferred. CPR/HWC certification required or obtained within the
first week of employment. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are
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