Registered Nurse - 10/K SIGN-ON-BONUS

Oak Plains Academy; Ashland City (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differential rates

Excellent benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Oak Plains Academy, a 98-bed residential treatment program near Ashland City, TN, seeks a Night RN to cover 6:00 PM–6:00 AM shifts. Excellent benefits, sign-on bonus, and shift differentials accompany a professional team serving children with emotional and behavioral needs.

The RN will perform assessments, administer medications, and participate in individualized care planning within a structured, supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program and TN license or license-eligible.
• Preferred experience with children/adolescents and psychiatric inpatient settings.
• Must be 21+ and able to pass background checks and fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Render professional nursing care and assess patients in treatment programs.
• Administer medications and document data per policy.
• Contribute to individual care plans and ensure safety and care standards.

Skills

Registered Nurse licensure

Pediatric psychiatric experience

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Job description

Excellent Benefits, Shift Differential Rates

3 - 12 hour shifts

6:00 PM - 6:00 AM Shifts Available

Position Located in Ashland City, TN

Registered Nurse - Nights

SIGN-ON BONUS - $10/k

Oak Plains Academy is a comprehensive and highly structured 98-bed residential treatment program offering psychiatric residential treatment services to children and adolescents, struggling with emotional and behavioral issues. Residents receive an individualized treatment plan, geared to meet their personal needs. A professional team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, nurses, and teachers serve hundreds of children and adolescents annually with the common goal of treating and healing trauma and building resiliency in the residents we serve. Located on 20 acres of rolling hills in a rural setting, about 45 minutes from Nashville, Tennessee, Oak Plains Academy campus features a full-size gymnasium, dining hall, separate academic building, and four dormitories. Our wooded campus provides an excellent opportunity for outdoor recreational activities such as fishing, hiking, softball and basketball.

Visit us online at: https://oakplainsacademy.com/

What Our RNs Value

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with Oak Plains Academy. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience.

We offer comprehensive benefits for the Registered Nurse (RN) 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
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• Free Meals
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Job Duties and Responsibilities

(include, but are not limited to, the following)

• Renders professional nursing care to patients within the treatment programs. Practices ongoing patient assessment, evaluation and update of patient care through observation of physical and behavioral symptoms and communicates pertinent data to other service areas as needed. Administers medications appropriately and documents all data accurately according to facility policy. Participates in formulation of individual care plans for all patients and implements plan according to facility policy.
• Performs proper HWC techniques, demonstrating knowledge of patient and staff safety. Completes debriefings as indicated.
• Serves as a role model to staff and students in dress and demeanor.

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.

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Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program and licensed (or license eligible) in the State of Tennessee.
• Preferred experience with children/adoloescents
• Preferred experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting.
• 21 years of age
• Valid driver's license in good standing
• Must attend the two-week orientation classes, Monday through Friday.
• This role requires a successful background check, fingerprinting and employment verification***

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.