Registered Nurse - Days

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 children and 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; assesses, directs, and intervenes in crisis situations; provides and directs 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.

Benefit Highlights:

• Retention Bonus Program
• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Comprehensive training & orientation – new grads welcomed!
• Competitive Compensation, Sign on Bonus
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free meals in our onsite cafeteria
• Tuition assistance
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• 30% shift differential for RNs working 7p-7a

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

Hours: Day Shift: 7 AM - 7 PM (Rotating Weekends Required)

Must be available to attend the full hospital and departmental orientations:

• Week 1: M-F 8 AM – 4:30PM
• Week 2: M-Th 9 AM – 3 PM
• Week 3: M-Th 9 AM – 3 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.

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