Registered Nurse (RN) - Adolescent & Adult Psych - Day Shift

Responsibilities

Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity

Full-time opportunities include a 36-hour workweek, comprehensive benefits, and a schedule designed to support work-life balance. For those looking to maximize their earnings or gain additional experience, there are ample opportunities for overtime and the flexibility to pick up shifts across different schedules.

We proudly welcome new graduates and provide a supportive environment

to help you launch your career with confidence!

Dover Behavioral Health System is a 104-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital serving adolescents and adults in the Dover, Delaware area. Our full continuum of care-including inpatient acute services, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs-allows us to meet patients at every stage of their recovery journey. Each year, more than 10,000 individuals and their families trust our team for compassionate, high-quality behavioral health care, creating a fast-paced and deeply rewarding environment for our staff.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our consistently high patient satisfaction scores, including being ranked among the top psychiatric hospitals nationwide. This achievement is the direct result of our talented, engaged, and mission-driven team members who bring skill, empathy, and dedication to their work every day.

At Dover Behavioral Health System, you'll find more than just a workplace-you'll find a collaborative culture that values professional growth, recognizes achievement, and empowers you to make a meaningful impact. Here, being "the best at what we do" isn't just a statement-it's a standard we live by.

Visit the site virtually and much more online at: doverbehavioral.com

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition saving to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

What do our current nurses value at Dover Behavioral Health System & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, we are a System of Care, and you have a voice.

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

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Qualifications

Requirements

• Current license to practice nursing in State of Delaware (or eligible to receive or renew)
• Current CPR or BLS certification

EEO Statement

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