RN Registered Nurse

Responsibilities About Austin Oaks Hospital Austin Oaks Hospital offers a continuum of psychiatric services for adolescents and for adults. Located in South Austin, Texas on a beautiful thirteen-acre oak lined campus. We strive to provide a home-like environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self-awareness, social skills, and personal growth. We are proud to be your community partner in mental health. The cornerstone of our treatment rests on exceptional mental health services and clinical excellence. Austin Oaks Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services to stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety and other behavioral health disorders. More than anything else, our treatment relies on exceptional mental health services and dependable clinical staff. Austin Oaks Hospital provides inpatient and outpatientpsychiatric servicesto stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety and other behavioral health disorders. Website: Position Summary The RN is responsible for implementing and evaluating patient care on the Adult/Adolescent/Women's units; for providing supervision and guidance for nursing staff members; for assuming responsibilities delegated by the Chief Nursing Officer, Nurse Manager, or House Supervisor; for personal and professional growth and development. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Duties * Completes patient admissions process, including nursing assessment. * Documents ongoing patient assessments/progress clearly and concisely as required by hospital and regulatory agency standards. * Medication management - administer medication and medical treatment as prescribed by a physician. * Participates as member of interdisciplinary treatment team. * Ensures nursing interventions. * Provides milieu management and unit team leadership. * Provides appropriate nursing intervention/documentation in crisis situations. * Reports unsafe conditions. * Provides age-specific communication, limit setting and interventions. * Provides health education to patients and their families. * Prepares and adheres to facility patient discharge process. * Interacts with patients and staff in professional manner, promotes teamwork and demonstrates Service Excellence * Attends mandatory staff meetings. * Performs other duties as assigned. About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit Qualifications Registered Nurse Job Requirements * Graduation from an accredited nursing program. Licensed by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas (or licensed in a compact state). * One-year psychiatric nursing experience preferred. * CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications which can be obtained during orientation. * Must be able to complete new hire requirements such as a nationwide background check and pre-employment drug screen. * State and Federal Office of the Inspector General check. DIFFERENTIALS: RN Mon - Fri Sat and Sun 7a - 3p Shift 1 0 Shift 4 $4.00 3p - 11p Shift 2 $2.25 Shift 5 $6.00 11p - 7a Shift 3 $4.00 Shift 6 $6.50 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. 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