Registered Nurse (RN) - Intervention Services Unit | Per Diem | 12-Hour Shifts

Registered Nurse Opportunity at Sierra Vista HospitalSierra Vista Hospital is seeking Registered Nurses for the Intervention Services Unit. If you're passionate about working in the behavioral health setting and have the desire to join a team of healthcare professionals dedicated to serving our patients, we want to hear from you!Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected healthcare management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 65,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control.The Sierra Vista Hospital location, a 171-bed psychiatric care facility located in south Sacramento, is a full-service mental health facility and a center of support for patients and their families. Since 1986, we have offered our clinical expertise to those suffering from emotional, behavioral and addiction problems.Position SummaryThe Staff Nurse (R.N.) is a registered nurse who prescribes, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices. Cross-functional training may be required to learn skills that will allow the license to work seamlessly throughout the facility.QualificationsEducation: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required. Associates Degrees accepted, Bachelor's Degree preferred.Experience: At least 1 year experience in a psychiatric health-care facility a Must.Licensure: Currently licensed to practice by the State Board of Nursing. Valid driver's license preferred.Additional Requirements: Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications. CPR certification, and successful completion of the hospital's designated behavioral and physical management training program including de-escalation and appropriate use of seclusion and restraint required prior to assisting in the procedures. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.Sierra Vista OffersCompetitive CompensationExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug PlanGenerous Paid Time Off401(K) with company match and discounted stock planCareer development opportunities within UHS and its SubsidiariesEducation AssistanceChallenging and rewarding work environmentEEO 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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.