REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - FT WOP

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health This opportunity is full‑time and offers 12‑hour shifts from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm or 7:00 pm to 7:30 am on Friday, Saturday and Sunday or Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Sign on bonus of $7 500‑$10 000. (2 week orientation required. Monday‑Friday 8:30 am‑5:00 pm.) Rockford Center is a 138‑bed mental health facility located in Newark, DE, providing a full complement of inpatient and partial behavioral health programs for children and adolescents, adults, and older adults. It is the only child inpatient behavioral health facility in DE and serves New Castle County and northern Maryland. Position Summary The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care to patients as prescribed by the physician and is under the direction and supervision of the appropriate facility nursing leadership. The RN provides care specific to the age population served. Nursing activities are limited to those in compliance with the State Nurse Practice Act and facility policies and procedures. Responsibilities Conduct ongoing and individualized nursing care duties as assigned, in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols. When administering PRN medications, assess, document rationale and effectiveness in the medical record. Report changes in patient physical or mental status or episodes of seclusion or restraint to the nurse manager or supervisor during each shift. Ensure family and physician notification is completed and documented if a patient is transported to the Emergency Room, injured, falls, or placed in seclusion or restraints. Collaborate with other team members to develop, implement, and evaluate an individualized plan of care. Perform treatments and therapies as ordered by physician in an appropriate and timely fashion. Document patient care, findings, and psychosocial responses to nursing interventions. Document PRN medications given, reason and effect. Initiate emergency measures according to age‑appropriate CPR and client resuscitation protocols. Participate in emergency crisis interventions using age‑appropriate techniques. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and provide patient care in a non‑judgmental, non‑discriminatory manner that respects cultural diversity and preserves autonomy, rights, and dignity. Benefits Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans. Competitive compensation and generous paid time off. 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan. Tuition assistance. Chamberlain University partnership discount. In‑house psychiatric nurse residency transition‑to‑practice. Orientation (could earn 20 CEUs). Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300 + locations. Diverse programming to expand experience and energize career. HealthStream online learning catalog with free CEU courses. SoFi student loan refinancing program. Qualifications Current license to practice nursing in DE (or eligible to receive or renew). New graduates encouraged to apply; excellent orientation and mentor program available. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Universal Health Services, Inc.