Registered Nurse -Behavioral Health

Universal Health Services

Portsmouth (VA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

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Job summary

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center offers intensive residential treatment services for youth ages 7-17 experiencing emotional and psychiatric challenges. The RN provides direct care within a secure setting, focusing on stabilization, recovery support, and patient advocacy while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

The position requires nursing licensure in Virginia or multi-state license, and prior pediatric/psychiatric experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
Must be licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or have a multi-state license.
Prefer experience with children and adolescents in a psychiatric facility or rehabilitation program.
Demonstrates knowledge of risk factors for violence and determining potential for violent acting out and ability to assess suicidal/homicidal ideations.
Good verbal and written skills, ability to rotate shifts and programs as necessary, ability to maintain confidentiality of resident information.

Responsibilities

Direct patient care to individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care in a safe, compassionate, therapeutic environment.
Focus on stabilization, recovery support, and patient advocacy while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
Evaluate all aspects of nursing care on assigned unit for residents ages 7–17.
Adhere to Nursing Standards, Facility Policies and Procedures and Nurse Practice Act.

Education

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing

Licensed as RN in Virginia or multi-state license

Experience with children/adolescents in psychiatric setting

Knowledge of risk factors for violence and suicidal ideation assessment

Good verbal and written communication; confidentiality

Job description

Responsibilities

Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-Time

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center offers intensive residential treatment services within a secure setting. Our programs are designed to meet the needs of youth ages 7 - 17 who are experiencing emotional, psychiatric and educational difficulties. In addition to our general psychiatric programs, we also offer specialty programs for youth with more serious challenges. Harbor Point and its programs are fully accredited by The Joint Commission and the Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Educational Facilities. We are licensed by The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Virginia Department of Education. We are a TRICARE-approved and certified facility.

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Behavioral Health Center provides direct patient care to individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use disorders. The RN is responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care in a safe, compassionate, and therapeutic environment. This role focuses on stabilization, recovery support, and patient advocacy while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Evaluating all aspects of nursing care on assigned unit for residents ages 07-17. Adheres to Nursing Standards and Policies, Facility Policies and Procedures and the Nurse Practice Act.

Harbor Point offers 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
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.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.

Qualifications

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing
Must be licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or have amulti- state license
Prefer experience with children and adolescents in a psychiatric facility or rehabilitation program. New Nurses will be considered.
Demonstrates knowledge of risk factors for violence and determining potential for violent acting out and ability to assess suicidal/homicidal ideations.
Good verbal and written skills, ability to rotate shifts and programs as necessary, ability to maintain confidentiality of resident information.

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