Psych Nurse (RN) PRN

Central Florida Behavioral Hospital; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading psychiatric center in Orlando is seeking a Psych Nurse (RN) PRN to provide high-quality nursing care for psychiatric patients. The role involves assessments, developing treatment plans, and ensuring safety at the facility. Candidates must hold an RN license in Florida and have a strong background in psychiatric nursing. Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing required.
• Current RN license in Florida required.
• Minimum 1 year related experience preferred, especially in psychiatric nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for psychiatric patients including assessing mental health needs.
• Develop nursing diagnoses and evaluate nursing care plans.
• Administer and monitor medications as prescribed.

Skills

Assessment of patients' psychiatric status

Crisis intervention strategies

Documentation of nursing care

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

CPR Certification

Handle with Care Training

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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. Our treatment philosophy is based on a team approach that treats patients with dignity and respect, while delivering high-quality care.

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. Our treatment philosophy is based on a team approach that treats patients with dignity and respect, while delivering high-quality care.

Website: Central Florida Behavioral Hospital | Orlando, Florida

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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.

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
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
  
  

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 $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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

Qualifications

• 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 Handle with Care, Verbal De-escalation and CPR Certification required (can be obtained upon hire)
• Must be available to attend the full hospital and departmental orientations: Week 1: M-F 8 AM - 5 PM / Week 2: M & Tu 9 AM - 5 PM
• Hours: Day Shift: 7 AM - 7 PM /Night Shift: 7 PM - 7 AM (Rotating Weekends Required)
  
  

EEO Statement

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