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[Apply on Universal Health Services’s careers site →](https://careers-uhsinc.icims.com/jobs/361473/login) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Universal Health Services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) ## Job description ### Responsibilities Licensed Practical Nurse Opportunity: Full Time, 12 Hour Shifts Every Other Weekend We are looking for Nurses that: Believe in providing exceptional service to every patient, every interaction, every time. Value a trauma-informed approach to care. Want to be part of a supportive, professional team dedicated to creating a safe and therapeutic environment. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, The Ridge offers a healing environment to reassure patients’ sense of security and confidentiality. Dedicated to excellence, The Ridge is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, as a licensed, 110-bed hospital, providing psychiatric (mental health) and substance use disorder (drug and alcohol rehabilitation) services to children, adolescents and adults. Inpatient care is provided on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week. Outpatient and partial hospitalization services are provided on a five-day per week basis, days and evenings. Care is provided according to an established code of ethical conduct and strict adherence to patient rights. ### Website The Ridge Behavioral Health System | Lexington, KY Position Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care to patient within the treatment milieu under the supervision of the RN. Utilizes Standards of Nursing Practice and Care. Follows and abides by company policies, procedures, and Corporate Compliance Program, as applicable to role and responsibilities. Job Duties include: Performs patient admissions, focused assessments, medication administration, implementation of physician orders, treatment plan updates, and accurate documentation while maintaining safety and adhering to hospital policies Leads or assists with patient education and activity groups, supports therapeutic environment standards, utilizes de-escalation techniques, and ensures patient safety through consistent observation and adherence to unit protocols. Provides thorough shift reports, communicates patient changes to the care team, completes required documentation (vitals, withdrawal checks, incidents, restraints), and ensures continuity of care across disciplines. ### What We Offer You: Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Sign On Bonus Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Retention Bonus Program, and Referral Bonus Program Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries Close to Hamburg & I-75 Free parking on premises Free meal with each shift 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 its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com. ### Qualifications Job Qualifications: Certifications/Licensure Current KY Nursing Licensure We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team as we set out to be the provider of choice for psychiatric care! 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Aug 3, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 76 days - Location: LEXINGTON, Kentucky - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Universal Health Services’s careers site →](https://careers-uhsinc.icims.com/jobs/361473/login) ## More jobs at Universal Health Services ### [Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/f8a770eb39812f741f80/) LEXINGTON, Kentucky ### [Inpatient Therapist (LCSW, CSW, LPCC, LPCA)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/c24b8c43975b45ef4c4e/) LEXINGTON, Kentucky ### [Outpatient Mental Health Tech - School Based Georgetown](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/bd77ff1a06859ff60ea0/) LEXINGTON, Kentucky ### [Recreational Therapist (CTRS)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/071cc8445dc3b2faaff2/) LEXINGTON, Kentucky ### [Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/bb296d4839696e6a1a89/) LEXINGTON, Kentucky ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health - $5k Sign On](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/brightspring-health-services/jobs/160ecb7c57310902a6cf/) BrightSpring Health Services · LEXINGTON, Kentucky ### [LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/unitedhealth-group/jobs/594010f80bd39a0fedd4/) UnitedHealth Group · Gretna, Louisiana ### [LPN Licensed Practical Nurse](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/unitedhealth-group/jobs/e288b0bda7bb031196bf/) UnitedHealth Group · St. Petersburg, Florida ### [Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN Skilled](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/humana/jobs/a9f2b22968e4689db054/) Humana · Rock Island, Illinois ### [Licensed Practical Nurse- LPN](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cvs-health/jobs/8eafbaa453908427c5da/) CVS Health · L.L.C. 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