Nurse- Day/Night Shift/FT/Sign-On Bonus

Who We Are University Behavioral Center, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), is committed to providing intensive mental health services to children, adolescents and adults as well as detox and substance abuse programs for adults. Our mental health facility provides safe and effective inpatient treatment to assist individuals in leading more productive and fulfilling lives. The facility is located on a beautiful 14‑acre campus in Orlando, Florida, and includes 112 licensed beds. Overview of Position - Psych Nurse (RN) We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse to join our healthcare team at University Behavioral Center, located in Orlando, Florida. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of mental health practices and be committed to providing high‑quality care to patients. This role involves working closely with individuals experiencing psychiatric disorders, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well‑being while promoting recovery and rehabilitation. Day/night shift positions available. Sign‑on bonus: $3,000 with commitment. Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' mental health status and needs. Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team. Administer medications and monitor patient responses to treatment. Provide therapeutic interventions, including crisis intervention and supportive counseling. Perform physical examinations and vital signs monitoring as required. Engage in patient education regarding mental health conditions and treatment options. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care. Participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance skills in psychiatric nursing. Benefits Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive compensation and generous paid time off Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition‑to‑Practice Program (could earn 20 CEUs) Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries Tuition assistance Qualifications Current license to practice nursing in the state of Florida (or eligible to receive or renew). Current CPR or BLS certification. Preferred one year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting with patients aged 5‑65+. Skills Proficiency in medical terminology for medical documentation is preferred. Experience with behavioral health patients is preferred. Knowledge of patient care principles for adult psychiatric patients is beneficial. Familiarity with older adult care practices is advantageous. Experience working with children in a psychiatric setting is highly desirable. Competence in taking vital signs accurately. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Strong critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr