Registered Nurse Behavioral Health - PRN

Ridge Behavioral Health System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company match

Sign On Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Meal provided on shift

Free parking on premises

Job summary

Ridge Behavioral Health System in Lexington, KY seeks a Registered Nurse for per diem PRN shifts. The nurse will provide professional care, complete admissions, assessments, orders, treatment plans and education within a psychiatric and substance use disorder setting.

Orientation is required for two weeks (Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm). The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, a supportive team, and a secure, therapeutic environment across inpatient and outpatient services.

Qualifications

• Current KY Nursing Licensure.
• Ability to provide exceptional service to patients.
• Willingness to attend orientation and join a professional team.

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within the treatment milieu.
• Performs admission assessments, orders, treatment plans, and education.
• Uses crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to ensure safety.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Nursing patient care

Crisis intervention

Education

KY Nursing Licensure

Job description

Per Diem PRN Shifts

Must attend a Two-Week Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Orientation

• Believe in providing exceptional service to every patient, every interaction, every time.
• Value a trauma-informed approach to care.
• Want to be part of a supportive, professional team dedicated to creating a safe and therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities

Registered Nurse Opportunity

Per Diem PRN Shifts

Must attend a Two-Week Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Orientation

We Are Looking For Nurses That

• Believe in providing exceptional service to every patient, every interaction, every time.
• Value a trauma-informed approach to care.
• Want to be part of a supportive, professional team dedicated to creating a safe and therapeutic environment.

Located in Lexington, Kentucky, The Ridge offers a healing environment to reassure patients’ sense of security and confidentiality. Dedicated to excellence, The Ridge is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, as a licensed, 110-bed hospital, providing psychiatric (mental health) and substance use disorder (drug and alcohol rehabilitation) services to children, adolescents and adults. Inpatient care is provided on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week. Outpatient and partial hospitalization services are provided on a five-day per week basis, days and evenings. Care is provided according to an established code of ethical conduct and strict adherence to patient rights.

Website: The Ridge Behavioral Health System | Lexington, KY

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within the treatment milieu utilizing Standards of Nursing Practice and Care. The Registered Nurse follows and abides by company policies, procedures, and Corporate Compliance Programs, and performs other duties as assigned.

Job Duties Include

• Accurately and timely completes the following duties: new patient admissions, assessment, orders, treatment plan, property inventory, nutritional screening, progress note, patient education, safe and efficient medication administration.
• Provides appropriate crisis intervention as necessary by anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors, utilizing de-escalation techniques to diffuse the situation, correctly prioritizing safety concerns.
• Uses appropriate counseling skills by de-escalating aggression, using active listening skills, using appropriate tone and volume of voice, providing a high frequency and variety of positive reinforcements, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and promoting a positive peer culture.

What We Offer You

• Retention bonus
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Sign On Bonus Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Retention Bonus Program, and Referral Bonus Program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Close to Hamburg & I-75
• Free parking on premises
• Free meal with each shift

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

Job Qualifications

Certifications/Licensure

• Current KY Nursing Licensure

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.