Psychiatric Registered Nurse Day Shift Sign-On Bonus

Universal Health Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work env.

Career development opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx plans

401(K) with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Basic Life Insurance

Job summary

Kingwood Pines Hospital, a 116-bed behavioral health facility in Kingwood, northeast Houston, seeks an RN to provide psychiatric care across child, adolescent, geriatric and chemical dependency populations using the nursing process. Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Day shift 7 AM–7 PM with rotating weekends; participate in milieu management, crisis intervention and comprehensive patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing (Associate's Degree) required.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas required.
• Minimum of one year related experience required. Psychiatric nursing experience is preferred.
• CPR and HWC Crisis Intervention training must be completed prior to beginning work.

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 apply/utilize appropriate treatment interventions.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Kingwood Pines Hospital, a 116-bed behavioral health facility in Kingwood, northeast Houston, seeks an RN to provide psychiatric care across child, adolescent, geriatric and chemical dependency populations using the nursing process. Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Day shift 7 AM–7 PM with rotating weekends; participate in milieu management, crisis intervention and comprehensive patient care.