Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - DAYS

Responsibilities

Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center is a 118 bed Acute Psychiatric Hospital and Residential Treatment Center for children and adolescents ages four through eighteen. The 55,000 square foot facility is situated on approximately 10 acres in the southeast corner of Alabama, less than 20 miles from both Florida and Georgia. In addition to the living units, the facility houses the New Day Academy; a state-supported year-round K-12th grade school with vocational opportunities. The hospital employs approximately 195 staff members.

Website: www.lobhc.com

Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center is currently seeking LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES (LPN/LVN).

The LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES (LPN/LVN) will provide nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process. The LPN is directly responsible to the Nurse Manager, RN House Supervisor, or RN Charge Nurse for quality patient care provided to patients on the units.

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 during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Benefits include:

- 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 
- Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! 
- Pet Insurance
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Must be at least 21 years of age to apply.

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.

Current status as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Alabama.

One (1) year of experience in psychiatric nursing preferred.

LPN must have credentials to direct physical management of the patient and have current CPR certification

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.

Notice

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