RN Days 7a-7p

Responsibilities About Austin Oaks Hospital Austin Oaks Hospital offers a continuum of psychiatric services for adolescents and 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. We currently have opportunities for Registered Nurses – Day Shift 7a-7p. Position Summary The RN is responsible for implementing and evaluating patient care on the Adult/Adolescent/Geriatric 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. Benefits for Registered Nurses 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. Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr