Psychiatric RN — Growth & Weekend Rotations

Universal Health Services; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Behavioral Health of Denton is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our behavioral health team on a 7p-7:30am shift with rotating weekends. This private psychiatric hospital serves North Texas with compassionate inpatient and outpatient care.

The RN will coordinate, prescribe, and evaluate patient care in collaboration with the health team, ensuring standards of care are met. Texas RN licensure, a bachelor's preferred, and CPR/Handle with Care and de-escalation training are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing.
• Texas RN licensure required; Board of Nursing.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred.
• CPR certification and completion of Handle with Care and Verbal De-escalation within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure staff delivers care per Standards of Care and Practice.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, state and regulatory standards and patient rights.
• Ensure infection control, safety and risk management policies are followed.
• Document patient information and nursing care in medical records.

Skills

CPR certification

Verbal de-escalation

Handle with Care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Job description

University Behavioral Health of Denton is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our behavioral health team on a 7p-7:30am shift with rotating weekends. This private psychiatric hospital serves North Texas with compassionate inpatient and outpatient care.

The RN will coordinate, prescribe, and evaluate patient care in collaboration with the health team, ensuring standards of care are met. Texas RN licensure, a bachelor's preferred, and CPR/Handle with Care and de-escalation training are required.