Psych Nurse (RN) Full Time (Night Shift)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.

Orlando (FL)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan
Dental plan
Vision plan
401K with match
Student loan refinancing
Tuition assistance
Career development
Pet insurance

Job summary

Central Florida Behavioral Hospital in Orlando, FL is seeking a Full-time Registered Nurse to provide psychiatric nursing care for child, adolescent, geriatric and chemical dependency patients using the nursing process.

Duties include assess mental health needs, develop nursing diagnoses, identify outcomes, plan and evaluate nursing care; administer and monitor medications and treatments ordered by a physician; ensure safety and milieu management and crisis intervention strategies.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of accredited school of nursing with an Associate's Degree; BSN preferred.
  • Current Florida RN license required.
  • CPR certification required.
  • Background investigation Level 2 may be required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide nursing care for psychiatric patients using the nursing process.
  • Assess mental health status and develop nursing diagnoses and outcomes.
  • Administer and monitor medications and treatments ordered by physicians.
  • Ensure safety, milieu management, and crisis intervention as needed.
  • Document nursing care and patient responses to treatment.

Skills

CPR Certification

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing
BSN preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Central Florida Behavioral Hospital is a 174-bed, private psychiatric center located in Orlando, FL. The hospital provides 24-hour emergency services. Central Florida Behavioral Hospital offers a full continuum of care including inpatient treatment services for children, adolescents and adults; and partial hospitalization, intensive out-patient and ECT services for adults.

Website: www.centralfloridabehavioral.com

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Position Summary

The Registered Nurse will provide nursing care for psychiatric patients, including child, adolescent, geriatric and chemical dependency patients using the nursing process. Duties include: assess mental health needs, develop nursing diagnoses, identify outcomes, plan and evaluate nursing care; administer and/or monitor the effects and side effects of medications and treatments ordered by a physician; to ensure safety and provide milieu management and crisis intervention strategies. We are currently seeking Full time - Registered Nurses!

Job Duties/Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership and direction to licensed vocational nurses, psychiatric technicians, and counselors. Direct milieu management.
  • Provide assessment of patients’ psychiatric and medical status.
  • Contribute to treatment plan as a member of interdisciplinary team.
  • Document nursing care, treatment, and patient’s response to treatment
  • Recognize signs and symptoms of mental health disorders and chemical dependency disorders and apply/utilize appropriate treatment interventions.
Benefit Highlights
  • 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. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications
  • Ability to pass a Level 2 Background Investigation. Please visit the following link for more information: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
  • Graduate of accredited school of nursing (Associate's Degree) required. BSN preferred.
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Florida required.
  • Minimum of one (1) year related experience required.Psychiatric nursing experience is preferred.
  • Current CPR Certification required
  • Hours: Day Shift: 7 AM - 7 PM (Rotating Weekends Required)
  • Must be available to attend the full hospital and departmental orientations: Week 1: M-F 8 AM - 4:30 PM / Week 2: Tu & We 9 AM - 5 PM
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.

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