Registered Nurse -Behavioral Health

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Loan forgiveness

Paid time off

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Job summary

Cumberland Hall Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Registered Nurse for full-time day and night shifts in Hopkinsville, KY. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is offered with a 2-year commitment. Join a caring team delivering high-quality psychiatric care in a 97-bed facility.

Provide comprehensive patient care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and uphold policies and procedures to ensure superior outcomes. Explore growth in a supportive environment with UHS.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice nursing in Kentucky or eligibility to renew.
• Preferred experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document initial data on patient admissions and reassessments each shift.
• Document and communicate effectiveness of nursing interventions and patient responses.
• Report patients' status and needs during shift changes with accuracy.
• Orient patients to the program and explain facility policies to patients and families.
• Apply special treatment procedures (restraint/seclusion) per policy and Kentucky law.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Education

Licensed RN

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Responsibilities

Registered Nurse, Full-Time (Dayshift & Nightshift)

* Now offering up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus with a 2 year commitment!*

Cumberland Hall Hospital is a 97 bed, licensed, acute psychiatric hospital located in beautiful Hopkinsville, KY. Cumberland Hall features individual units for youth, adults and active‑duty military, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. On average, over 1500 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Cumberland Hall Hospital.

Website: https://cumberlandhallhospital.com/

Join our dedicated nursing team and play a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care to patients and their families. As a Registered Nurse, you will lead and collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure exceptional patient outcomes. You'll access and address the unique needs of patients around the clock, implementing individualized care plans and evaluating their effectiveness. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and dynamic healthcare environment.

Job Duties to include:

• Assesses and documents initial data collection on patient admissions and subsequent reassessment at least once a shift according to policy and procedure.
• Documents and communicates effectiveness of nursing interventions and the patient’s response to interventions in the medical record.
• Communicates at change of shift, accurate reports, verbal or written, of patients’ behavior, status, and issues requiring follow up.
• Utilizes effective communication to orient patients to the program while explaining program/facility philosophy, policies and procedures to patients, families, and other staff.
• Utilizes proper procedures in the application of special treatment procedures (restraint and seclusion) according to hospital policy and procedure and State of Kentucky Mental Health Laws.

Benefits for staff include:

• Retention Bonus Program
• Loan Forgiveness Program
• 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
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: https://uhsguest.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

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Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Current license to practice nursing in Kentucky or (eligible to receive or renew).
• Preferred experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting.

EEO Statement

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