ECT Registered Nurse (RN)

Universal Health Services; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Career development

Education assistance

Challenging and rewarding work

Job summary

Heritage Oaks Hospital, part of the UHS family, seeks a Staff Nurse (RN) with psychiatric经验 to coordinate and evaluate patient care in collaboration with the health team. The role includes developing treatment plans, delivering psychotherapeutic interventions, and educating patients and families on health-related topics.

Qualifications include a California RN license, CPR, and 3+ years in psychiatric nursing. This on-site position offers competitive benefits as part of Universal Health Services.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years' psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• Current California RN license; CPR certification and HWC training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop an interdisciplinary treatment plan with measurable goals and interventions.
• Apply psychotherapeutic interviewing, problem solving, and crisis intervention during care.
• Educate patients and families on health, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Crisis intervention

Milieu management

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Graduate nursing program

Bachelor's degree preferred

RN license (California)

Job description

Responsibilities

Heritage Oaks Hospital is part of the UHS Family of Providers which has been highly regarded as an integral part of the greater Sacramento and Northern California mental health system since 1988. Conveniently located in northern Sacramento, Heritage Oaks is a fully accredited, 125-bed acute psychiatric hospital offering a full range of individually tailored treatment services to adolescents, adults, and senior adults, including treatment for substance abuse and chemical dependency issues with drugs and alcohol. Heritage Oaks is a Medicare provider in addition to contracts with most commercial health insurance plans. We are committed to providing service excellence to all and ensuring our patients receive the optimal level of care that will be most beneficial to their health and recovery.

Website: https://heritageoakshospital.com/

The Staff Nurse (R.N.)/ECT is a registered professional nurse who prescribes, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices.

• Participate in the development of an interdisciplinary treatment plan with specific and measurable goals, objectives and interventions defining actions unique to each patient's needs.
• Employ principles of communication, interviewing techniques, and problem solving and crisis intervention when performing psychotherapeutic interventions.
• Provide education to patients and families based on their identified needs and limitations, such as communication, interpersonal and social skills as well as basic principles of physical health.

Heritage Oaks offers comprehensive benefits such as:

• 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 Subsidiaries
• Education Assistance
• Challenging and rewarding work environment

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years' psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated competency in assessment, crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, and milieu management.

Licensure:

• Current California RN license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Completion of Handle with Care (HWC) training, including seclusion/restraint competencies, within 30 days of hire.
• Successful completion of medicationadministration and developmentalcompetency exams.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to adapt to changing patient needs, acuity levels, and assignments.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and clinical effectiveness in highstress situations.

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 $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 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

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