Night Shift Psychiatric RN - Behavioral Health

Universal Health Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Prescription Drug Plan

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Discounted stock plan

Job summary

Universal Health Services' Kingwood Pines Hospital in Houston is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care for psychiatric and behavioral health patients, including children, adolescents, and adults. You will use the nursing process to assess needs, plan and evaluate care, and support safety and milieu management.

Responsibilities include leading licensed staff, assessing psychiatric and medical status, contributing to treatment plans, documenting care, and recognizing signs requiring

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with RN license in Texas.
• Minimum 1 year of psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR and HWC Crisis Intervention training completed prior to start.
• RN license in Texas required; BSN preferred.
• Hours: Night shift 7 PM–7 AM with rotating weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to licensed staff; direct milieu management.
• Assess patients’ psychiatric and medical status.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary treatment plans.
• Document nursing care and patient responses to treatment.
• Recognize signs of mental health or chemical dependency disorders and intervene.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing experience

CPR & Crisis Intervention

Nursing assessment & care planning

Team leadership

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Universal Health Services' Kingwood Pines Hospital in Houston is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care for psychiatric and behavioral health patients, including children, adolescents, and adults. You will use the nursing process to assess needs, plan and evaluate care, and support safety and milieu management.

Responsibilities include leading licensed staff, assessing psychiatric and medical status, contributing to treatment plans, documenting care, and recognizing signs requiring