Registered Nurse (7pm-7am / 7am-7pm)

Registered Nurse (RN)

The Registered Nurse (RN), under the supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer, provides physical assessments of residents, implements resident's treatment plan, evaluates response to treatment, provides complete documentation, performs physical restraint assessments, administers medications as prescribed and provides health care education for residents and families. The RN supervises the daily duties of the Mental Health Techs and LPN staff, and assures that all residents are maintained in a safe environment. Performs duties in accordance with the ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, and facility mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards.

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient and residential treatment services for youth ages 5-17, as well as inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services for adults ages 18+. Our treatment programs provide a structured and supportive treatment environment that promotes self-acceptance and helps stabilize patients suffering from acute psychiatric illness. Our multidisciplinary treatment teams consist of psychiatrists, licensed therapists and highly specialized nurses who collaborate to develop and implement effective and compassionate treatment plans for our patients.

Cedar Ridge is a behavioral health facility that encompasses a 206-bed acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center on a beautifully wooded campus with a stocked pond, school, gym, outdoor courtyard and playground.

Benefits include: Shift Differential for applicable shifts, Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off, Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan, Employee Assistance Program available for employees and family, 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan, Basic Life Insurance and Optional supplemental life insurance, Referral & Sign-On Bonus Options for Specific Positions, Career development opportunities across UHS and out 300+ locations!, SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.

Qualifications: Valid Oklahoma RN license required, CPR certification preferred, Graduate of an accredited nursing program required, BSN or Master's degree preferred, Minimum of one (1) year psychiatric experience in mental health nursing preferred, Must be at least 21 years of age, Successfully complete a drug test, Successfully pass a national background check, Physical agility to manage patients, Ability to push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds. Strong Computer skills, Excellent Communication skills, Strong Leadership skills, Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior, Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste.

The ideal candidate is dependable, empathetic, compassionate and must be reliable.