Registered Nurse - Full Time (Nights)

About the Organization Lakeside Behavioral Health System has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in the Memphis and Mid-South region since 1969. The 365-bed facility is one of the largest free- standing psychiatric hospitals in the United States, located on a serene 37-acre campus in northeast Shelby County. It offers comprehensive programs for children, adolescents, young adults, adults and seniors with disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, depression, anxiety, mental illness and addictive diseases. About UHS Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, with headquarters in King of Prussia, PA, and over 96,700 employees across the United States and internationally. Responsibilities The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care on a designated unit in a manner consistent with Lakeside's philosophy and the ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care. The RN prescribes, coordinates and delegates nursing care, utilizing the nursing process that is integrated into the multidisciplinary treatment team plan of care. The RN is accountable for assigned nursing care activities on a shift basis and is responsible for promoting and enhancing professional nursing practice on the unit. The RN may also assume Charge Nurse responsibilities as required. Benefits UHS provides a challenging and rewarding work environment Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries Competitive compensation Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans for full-time and part-time positions 401(k) plan with company match for full-time and part-time positions Generous paid time off Sign-On Bonus available for select shifts. Qualifications Job Requirements Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN preferred. Experience: One year of prior psychiatric experience in mental health nursing preferred. Licensure/Certification: Licensure and registration by the Tennessee Board of Nurse Examiners as a registered nurse. Knowledge: Must possess knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing processes, therapeutic relationships and processes, age-specific growth and development, limit setting, crisis and behavior management, and CPR training. 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 openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotions, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr