Intake Registered Nurse PRN

Universal Health Services; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition savings with Chamberlain University

Career development opportunities

Health insurance

401(K) with company match

Pet Insurance

Job summary

A specialized psychiatric hospital in Denton, Texas, is hiring a Staff Nurse (RN) to coordinate and evaluate patient care while supporting a dedicated healthcare team. This role requires considerable experience in psychiatric healthcare and a commitment to quality care. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in a psychiatric facility and a valid Texas nursing license. Join a supportive environment offering competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility.
• Must be currently licensed to practice by the Texas State Board of Nursing.
• CPR certification and medication administration exam must be passed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure staff deliver care according to Standards of Care and Practice.
• Make assignments based on staff competence and patient needs.
• Implement hospital policies and serve as a resource to staff.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Infection control

Emergency response

Education

Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. Serving North Texas and surrounding areas, UBH Denton has provided a range of programs treating mental health illnesses and substance abuse issues since 2005. Our inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services offer supportive and compassionate care for adolescents and adults with specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients.

Shift

PRN

Position Summary

The Staff Nurse (RN) 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.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all staff members deliver care in accordance with the Standards of Care and Practice.
• Make assignments that reflect the competence of staff and patient needs. Ensures that an assignment sheet is filled out every shift.
• Implement hospital policies and procedures and act as a resource to the staff.
• Responsibility for compliance with the Joint Commission, state and regulatory standards and patient rights standards.
• Ensure Infection Control, Safety and Risk Management policies and procedures are consistently implemented.

Benefit Highlights

• Tuition savings with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Pet Insurance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Qualifications

Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred.

Licensure: Currently licensed to practice by the Texas State Board of Nursing.

Additional Requirements: Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications. CPR certification and successful completion of Handle with Care and Verbal De-escalation including restraint and seclusion policies, within 30 days of employment and prior to assisting in restraining procedures.

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.

Company Website

Website: https://www.ubhdenton.com/