Registered Nurse - PRN

Registered Nurse (RN)Since 1985 The Brook Hospital has been offering hope to individuals, families, and communities. The Brook is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services. The Brook – Dupont, located in Louisville, KY, is an 88-bed hospital offering a full continuum of inpatient, extended care, partial hospitalization and outpatient services for children and adults.The Registered Nurse (RN) participates in treatment planning as a member of interdisciplinary team; provides assessment of patients' psychiatric and medical status; administers medication and medical treatment as prescribed by physician; assess, direct and intervene in crisis situations; provide and direct milieu management, and additional tasks as needed. Best candidates for this position will have behavioral health experience, a strong work-ethic, and highly consistent timeliness and attendance!Job DutiesDemonstrates knowledge of legal implications of nursing practice in performance of duties.Delegates tasks, and verifies completionDemonstrates full level of awareness of unit milieu, and provides appropriate guidance to staffDemonstrates ability to establish priorities concerning total unit milieuServes as primary channel of communication between shifts, for patient care unit, and between departments during designated scheduled shiftObserves and interprets each patient's behavior, demonstrating an understanding of psychiatric concepts, diagnoses and developmental stageThis opportunity provides the followingChallenging and rewarding work environmentComprehensive training & orientation –new grads welcomed!Free meals in our onsite cafeteriaCareer development opportunities within UHS and its SubsidiariesJoin our team to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. Your expertise as a Psychiatric Nurse will be crucial in providing compassionate care and support.EEO StatementAll 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.