Charge Nurse Acute Unit - Full-time

Universal Health Services; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Charge Nurse for their Acute Unit in Plymouth. This full-time role involves supervising nursing staff, coordinating with physicians, and ensuring high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in psychiatric nursing and leadership skills, with opportunities for career development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Loan Forgiveness

$3000 Sign On Bonus

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting preferred.
• Current license to practice nursing in Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Assigning responsibilities based on patient needs.
• Overseeing patient admissions and discharges.
• Collaborating with physicians and department directors.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

BSN

Job description

Responsibilities

Charge Nurse Acute Unit - Full-time

Monday thru Friday 10:00 am - 6:30 pm

Michiana Behavioral Health is dedicated to creating a therapeutic environment that helps patients restore their health and get a fresh start. Located in Plymouth, Indiana, in a rejuvenating wooded setting, Michiana Behavioral Health provides each patient with comprehensive behavioral health treatment from compassionate and caring staff. Our leadership is committed to making sure every patient in our care receives high-quality care that gets them back on track at school, work, and home.

The Charge Nurse will serve as the point person for the nursing staff and will function as a liaison between the unit and Nursing Managment. In addition, the Charge Nurse will collaborate with physicians and other department leaders to ensure seamless communication and coordination. Responsbilities include but not limited to:

• Assigning responsibilities based on patient needs and work loads.
• Overseeing patient admissions and discharges, including skin assessments, patient belongings, assigning patient rooms, and introduce/orient new patients to the unit.
• Identify and acto to resolve problems as they occur, patient and staff issues, staff concerns, and patient grievances.
• Collaborate with physicians and other department directors.
• Supervise nursing staff and oversee to their needs.
• Ensure patient observations rounds are being conducted correctly and timely;spot checks to be completed daily.

Benefits for Full-time Registered Nurse (RN) include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Program (Could earn 20 CEUs)
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• 12-Hour Shifts; Set Schedules
• Tuition Assistance
• Loan Forgiveness
• $3000 Sign On Bonus

If you would like to learn more about the Registered Nurse (RN) position before applying, please contact Becky Nowicki, Director Human Resources at [e-mail] and by phone at 574-941-5717.

What do our current nurses value at Michiana Behavioral Health & UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. 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. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN) Job Requirements:

• Current license to practice nursing in the State of Indiana - in good standing and not probationary.
• BSN preferred.
• 3 - 5 years of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting preferred.
• Experience working with children and adolescents a plus.

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