Registered Nurse (RN) Nights

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurse Responsible for implementation of the nursing process in all aspects of patient care for all patient populations including geropsych, chemically dependent adults, adult psych, adolescents and children. Assures a comprehensive approach to patient care by applying appropriate theories to psychiatric nursing practice for all patients.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide assessment of patients' psychiatric and medical status.
• Administer medication and medical treatment as prescribed by physician.
• Assess, direct and intervene in crisis situations.
• Initiate and document special treatment procedures.
• Provide and direct milieu management.
• Document nursing care, treatment and patient's response to treatment.
• Provide health education to patients.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!

Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

Licensure / Certification: Licensed RN to practice in Kentucky. Current CPR.

Experience: Nursing experience providing direct patient care. Preferred: One year inpatient behavioral health work experience and one year medical/surgical nursing experience.