Registered Nurse PRN

Company: Universal Health Services
Location: Austin
Posted on: September 17, 2020

Job Description:

ResponsibilitiesUniversal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the Nation's largest and most respected health care 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. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion. UHS has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America's top 500 public companies as well as Fortune list of 500 World's Most Admired Companies, in 2017 and 2018!Austin Oaks Hospital is seeking a qualified, energetic candidate for our Registered Nurse position. New Grads welcome to apply for our day shift opening! We are also looking for experienced professionals to join us in being a community partner for mental health. If you are a dedicated, hardworking individual who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients, please apply online at www.austinoakshospital.com. Austin Oaks Hospital is located in South Austin 10 minutes from downtown. We are an acute psychiatric hospital offering inpatient services to Adult, Adolescents, and Children. Registered Nurse (RN) key responsibilities include but not limited to: To provide nursing care for psychiatric patients using the nursing process. To assess mental health needs, develop nursing diagnoses, identify outcomes, plan and evaluate nursing care. To administer and/or monitor the effects and side effects of medications and treatments ordered by a physician. To ensure safety and provide milieu management and crisis intervention strategies. Patients served include children, adolescents, and adults (18+) and geriatric (55+).Benefit Highlights: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its SubsidiariesQualificationsSKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of appropriate nursing assessment, diagnosis, treatment, planning, intervention and evaluation of psychiatric patients. Ability to accurately administer medication and treatments and monitor for effectiveness and side effects. Knowledge of milieu management. Ability to delegate responsibility to other staff and monitor their performance. Ability to safely implement special treatment procedures. Skill in developing therapeutic relationship with adults and their families. Skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation. Skill in teaching patients and families about the patient health needs. Works autonomously, sets priorities and makes decisions of a complex nature. Maintains confidentiality and HIPAA standards. Regular and predictable attendance is required.EDUCATION: Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, currently licensed to practice by the Texas State Board of Nursing.Preferred: BSNLICENSURE / CERTIFICATION: Current Texas State Registered Nurse License. Current CPR. Aggressive Behavior Management training within 90 days of hire date. Is deemed a Qualified Mental Health Provider (QMHP)EXPERIENCE:Required: Inpatient psychiatric nursing experience.Preferred: One year medical/surgical experience. Shift: 12 hour shifts. May be required to work flexible hours.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.We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.NoticeAt UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.

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