Registered Nurse - PRN

Registered Nurse (RN)

The Brook Hospital has been offering hope to individuals, families, and communities since 1985. The Brook is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services. The Brook Dupont, located in Louisville, KY, is an 88-bed hospital offering a full continuum of inpatient, extended care, partial hospitalization and outpatient services for adults. The Registered Nurse (RN) participates in treatment planning as a member of an interdisciplinary team; provides assessment of patients' psychiatric and medical status; administers medication and medical treatment as prescribed by physician; assess, direct and intervene in crisis situations; provide and direct milieu management, and additional tasks as needed. Best candidates for this position will have behavioral health experience, a strong work-ethic, and highly consistent timeliness and attendance!

Job Duties:

• Demonstrates knowledge of legal implications of nursing practice in performance of duties.
• Delegates tasks, and verifies completion
• Demonstrates full level of awareness of unit milieu, and provides appropriate guidance to staff
• Demonstrates ability to establish priorities concerning total unit milieu
• Serves as primary channel of communication between shifts, for patient care unit, and between departments during designated scheduled shift
• Observes and interprets each patient's behavior, demonstrating an understanding of psychiatric concepts, diagnoses and developmental stage

This opportunity provides:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Comprehensive training & orientation new grads welcomed!
• Free meals in our onsite cafeteria
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

About Universal Health Services:

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing (associate's degree) required. BSN preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Kentucky required.
• Minimum of one (1) year related experience required.
• Psychiatric nursing experience is preferred.
• Current CPR Certification required

PRN Requirements:

• 4 - 12 hour shifts a month (2 shifts are required to be a weekend)
• Must be available to attend the full hospital and departmental orientations:
• Week 1: M-F 9 AM - 5 PM
• Week 2: 3 Orientation Shifts
• Week 3: M-Th 9 AM 4 PM

Join our team to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. Your expertise as a Psychiatric Nurse will be crucial in providing compassionate care and support.