Registered Nurse (RN) - Nights

Responsibilities

Registered Nurse (RN) - Night Opportunity

This full-time opportunity offers 36 hours per week, full benefits, and a convenient 4-week schedule. Recent Graduates welcome. There is opportunity for overtime and to cover various shifts if interested. New $2500 Sign-On Bonus is available for full-time positions for new employees!

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient treatment services to adolescents and adults at our 86-bed facility in Panama City, FL and outpatient services to adolescents and adults at our four outpatient centers located throughout the Florida Panhandle. Additionally, we offer specialized treatment for active duty military members through our Military Resiliency Program, specialized chemical dependency treatment and TMS therapy for chronic depression.

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A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

Job Duties:

• Conducts complete nursing assessment of all admissions including risk assessments (SAO, elopement, assault, suicide); educational needs, and medication review. Complete all required nursing documents within established time frame.
• Actively participate in treatment team meetings & decisions, collect & include data in care plan updates, assess patient needs, design and implement programs, and document / evaluate patient responses.
• Document nursing care and treatment progression through timely & accurate chart entries & nursing treatment plan updates. Complete treatment plans as per policy. Appropriately notify Physician of changes in condition and other patient issues, as per policy.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care and the milieu. Appropriately monitor patients through detox, including CIWA and COWS assessments.
• Provide oversight of completion of physician orders, including labs, EKG's and x-rays.
• Ensure that medication & treatment are administered as prescribed and that documentation reflects the care provided. Complete medication consents from patient or guardian, as per policy.
• Provide and oversee leadership, supervision, and direction to Mental Health Technicians and LPNs. Provide oversight of q15 observations as evidenced by signatures on q15 observation rounding's. Conduct rounds.
• Provide and direct milieu management. Actively assist nurses and MHT's, keeping safety foremost.
• May need to assist patients with personal hygiene and ADL's as needed. May provide q15 observation round coverage at times.
• Assess, direct and intervene in crisis situations. Recognize escalations and take preventive steps to reduce incidence of restraint and seclusion.
• Provide and document patient and family education. Leads nurse education groups and completes documentation.
• Initiate and account for Special Treatment Procedures.
• Provides a thorough and accurate report to the oncoming shift and completes an appropriate hand-off of the patients and q15 observation forms.
• Manage and order unit supplies for patient activities and non-group time that support a positive therapeutic environment.
• Complete chart checks as assigned.
• Float to other units as assigned.
• Serve as a mentor and trainer to new employees.
• May be assigned to perform Mental Health Technician (MHT) and/or 1:1 duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Registered Nurse (RN) Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited RN program
• Current FL RN License or compact license
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts - 3 days per week to include weekends

Employment with Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital requires successful completion of a Level II background Screening. For additional information on this screening requirement, visit the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website at

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.