Registered Nurse

UHS; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) with company match

Career development

Educational assistance

Charge RN opportunities

Job summary

Wyoming Behavioral Institute, part of UHS, seeks a Registered Nurse for a full-time day shift in its behavioral health hospital. The RN will assess, implement, and evaluate nursing care for diverse patient groups, including children and adults, with responsibility for medication management and therapeutic treatment within a supportive milieu.

Requirements include a Wyoming RN license (21+), and preference for a Bachelor's in Nursing with psych care experience. Comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old and hold Wyoming RN license.
• Prefer Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• One year of psych or related care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of developmental tasks across age groups.

Responsibilities

• Assess, implement, and evaluate nursing care and quality for patients.
• Provide direct nursing care for children through geriatric patients in behavioral health.
• Manage medications and ensure safe administration.
• Support therapeutic treatment and milieu in the behavioral health unit.

Skills

Communication skills

EMR familiarity

Patient assessment

Education

Wyoming RN license

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Shift

Responsibilities

Registered Nurse - Full Time - Day Shift

POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse is responsible for the overall assessment, implementation of treatment, and evaluation of quality nursing services for children, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in our Behavioral Health hospital. Registered Nurses have direct responsibility for the provision of nursing care and assist with managing patient care, medication management & administration, therapeutic treatment and the milieu within the Behavioral Health Hospital setting.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

Must be 21 years of age and hold a Wyoming Registered Nursing License. Prefer Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. One year of experience in psychiatric acute care, residential care, partial care or equivalent is preferred. Must have knowledge of developmental tasks of children, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients and apply knowledge in assessment and planning of care.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing as well as via telephone and through utilizing computer systems
• Repetitive motion for typing and manual dexterity to access filing systems.
• Push, pull and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling. Must be able to stand, sit or walk up to six (6) hours, sit for up to two (2) hours
• Must be Drug and alcohol free as evidenced by negative results of post-offer, pre-employment urine drug screen. Must pass post-offer pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to discern a variety of odors continuously.
• Must have the ability to handle & dispose of hazardous/infectious waste on a regular basis

Qualifications

Wyoming Behavioral Institute offers comprehensive benefits such as:

• Competitive Compensation including generous Nursing differentials and perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan and over 25 other benefits options
• Generous Paid Time Off & Extended Leave Time
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Educational Assistance and Continuing Education benefits
• Opportunities for Charge RN responsibility and opportunities for advancement