CHARGE NURSE

Behavioral Health System, Inc.; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lakeside Behavioral Health System is seeking a Charge Nurse/Team Leader to supervise nursing staff on a designated unit and coordinate care using the nursing process. This role emphasizes promoting professional nursing practice within a compassionate, team-oriented environment.

The position requires an accredited RN program completion and TN RN licensure, with 1–3 years of psychiatric nursing experience preferred. Competitive benefits and a supportive workplace are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
• Experience: One to three years prior psychiatric experience in mental health nursing preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Licensure and registration by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the delivery of nursing care provided by staff on a designated unit.
• Coordinates and delegates care utilizing the nursing process.
• Promotes and enhances professional nursing practice on the unit.

Skills

Psychiatric Nursing Experience

Education

RN Program Graduate

Job description

Responsibilities

Lakeside Behavioral Health System provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking to be part of a team-oriented and compassionate organization. Our staff tell us that our team is their number one reason for working at Lakeside, although we offer competitive compensation, excellent comprehensive benefits, opportunities for advancement, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Since 1969, Lakeside has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in the Memphis and Mid-South region. The 365-bed facility is one of the largest free-standing psychiatric hospital in the United States. We are located on a serene 37-acre campus in northeast Shelby County, serving as the setting for the treatment for children, adolescents, young adults, adults and seniors. Lakeside’s comprehensive programs treat disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, depression and anxiety, mental illnesses and addictive disease disorders such as alcoholism, drug addiction and substance abuse.

Job Description

The Charge Nurse/ Team Leader supervises the delivery of nursing care provided by staff on a designated unit. Care is provided in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Lakeside Behavioral Health System. The Charge Nurse/ Team Leader coordinates and delegates care utilizing the nursing process The Charge Nurse i s responsible for nursing care activities on a shift basis and for promoting and enhancing professional nursing practice on the unit.

This opportunity provides the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan for full-time and part-time positions
• 401k plan with company match for full-time and part-time positions
• Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

Job Requirements

Education: Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.

Experience: One to three years prior psychiatric experience in mental health nursing preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Licensure and registration by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as a Registerd Nurse.

Knowledge: Must possess knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing processes, therapeutic relationships and processes, age specific growth and development, limit setting, crisis and behavior management and CPR training.

For more information, please visit our website at: www.lakesidebhs.com.

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.