Child Registered Nurse (RN)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Loan forgiveness

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision and Rx plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Brook Hospitals in Louisville, KY are seeking Behavioral Health Registered Nurses for night shifts (7pm–7am) with a 30% shift differential. Join a dedicated team focused on recovery, stability, and improved mental wellness.

Responsibilities include assessing psychiatric and medical status, administering prescribed medications, intervening in crises, directing milieu management, documenting care, and providing patient education. KY RN licensure and an associate degree are required.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in nursing (Required).
• Licensure/Certification: Valid RN License in KY or Compact State (Required).
• Handle With Care (Required).
• BLS (Required).
• Experience: 0-1 years (Required).
• Preferred: 1-3 years (Desired).

Responsibilities

• Assess psychiatric and medical status of patients.
• Administer medications 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 and patient responses to treatment.
• Provide health education to patients.

Skills

RN License

Education

Associate degree in nursing

BLS

Job description

Responsibilities

Since 1985, The Brook Hospitals have been providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services. The Brook Hospitals have two outstanding facilities located in Louisville, Kentucky. The Brook – KMI is a 110-bed hospital offering a full continuum of inpatient, extended care, residential, partial hospitalization and outpatient services for children and adolescents. The Brook Hospitals prides itself upon the fact that our patients are referred directly to us by local professionals and organizations: physicians, psychologists, social workers, employee assistance professionals, community mental health centers, hospitals, schools, courts, social service agencies and managed care organizations. These direct referrals and our high patient and family satisfaction rates are a reflection of our effectiveness in treating mental illness and addictions.

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunities Nights (7p - 7a)

New Shift Differential! Hours between 7p-7a off a shift differential of 30% above base pay!

As a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse, you will be an essential member of a dedicated team committed to helping individuals achieve recovery, stability, and improved mental wellness. In this rewarding role, you will provide compassionate, patient-centered care, collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals, and support patients through some of their most challenging moments. If you are passionate about mental health and want to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join our team..

• 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.

Benefits Highlights:

• Retention BonusProgram.
• Loan Forgiveness Program
• 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
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services:

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.

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Qualifications

• Education:
• Required: Associate degree in nursing
• Licensure/Certification:
• Required: Valid RN License in State of KY or Compact State
• Required: Handle With Care
• Required: BLS
• Experience:
• Required: 0 - 1 years of related experience.
• Preferred: 1 - 3 years of related experience.

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.