Registered Nurse

Universal Health Services

Shreveport (LA)

Hybrid

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Student loan program

Career development

Job summary

Brentwood Hospital in Shreveport, LA is seeking a dynamic Registered Nurse to join our mental health team, providing a safe, nurturing environment and collaborating with physicians to support patient recovery and well-being.

You will perform thorough assessments, accurate documentation, and crisis intervention while upholding policy. The role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within our 260-bed psychiatric/chemical dependency facility.

Qualifications

Graduated from an Accredited Nursing program.
Current license to practice nursing in Louisiana or eligibility to receive/renew.
Experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Completes nursing assessment thoroughly and timely per facility guidelines.
Communicates effectively with physicians and ensures orders are carried out.
Documents treatment plan progress or need for additional intervention.
Follows policy and involves leadership to resolve issues.
Intervenes appropriately in crisis situations.

Skills

Nursing care

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Team communication

Education

Graduated from an Accredited Nursing program

Louisiana nursing license or eligibility

Job description

Responsibilities

Brentwood Hospital is looking for a dynamic Registered Nurse to join our team of professionals who are dedicated to providing help and hope to individuals and families for the achievement of improving their mental health. Help, by providing a safe, nurturing environment while they are with us; hope, by providing options for continued improvement when they leave this environment.

Join our team and discover a rewarding, fulfilling career. Brentwood Hospital is a 260-bed psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment facility located in Shreveport, Louisiana. Brentwood has served Louisiana, East Texas and South Arkansas for more than 45 years. We provide quality services to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. We help individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life. A dedicated professional team provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our patients in a safe and nurturing environment.

Much more online at: https://brentwoodbehavioral.com/

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Completes nursing assessment thoroughly and in a timely manner within facility guidelines. Assessment includes all required screenings and components.
Communicates effectively with physicians and ensures orders are accurate and carried out accordingly.
Accurately documents on treatment plan illustrating patient progress or need for additional problem or intervention identification.
Follows policy and procedure and involves next line of leadership as needed to resolve issues.
Intervenes appropriately in crisis situations

We offer comprehensive benefits for the Registered Nurse position, such as:

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: www.brentwoodbehavioral.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.

Qualifications

Education/Licensure: Graduated from an Accredited Nursing program; Current license to practice nursing in Louisiana or (eligible to receive or renew).
Experience: Preferred experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting.
Hours: Determined by the Chief Nursing Officer

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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