Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN) - Locked Psych Unit Per Diem

Reporting to the Nurse Manager and Director of Behavioral Health Services, this position will require accountability for the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health of patients assigned to his/her care. Utilizes specialized knowledge and skills in the application of nursing process skills to deliver quality care to the serious and persistent mental illness. Works in conjunction with the Charge Nurse and may function as Relief Charge Nurse, as needed.

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. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. 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 all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:

• Knowledge and understanding of psychiatric diagnosis(es), terminology and medical record charting.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:

• At least two (2) years experience working with clients with serious and persistent mental illness, preferably one of those years in an inpatient setting.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:

• Assaultive Behavior Management Training required within 90 days from date of hire.

REQUIRED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current California RN license required.
• Current BLS (CPR) Certificate required.

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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.