Registered Nurse - Day Shift - 7am -7pm - Behavioral Health

West Oaks Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan Forgiveness

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

401(k) Match

Job summary

West Oaks Hospital in Houston, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care for adults, adolescents, children and geriatric patients with psychiatric and substance abuse conditions.

You will apply the nursing process to manage each patient’s Plan of Care based on established standards, and delegate tasks to the nursing team to ensure optimal outcomes while pursuing ongoing professional development. Competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Current Texas State Registered Nurse licensure.
• CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications.
• Education: ADN, Diploma or BSN program.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for adults, adolescents, children and geriatric patients with psychiatric and substance abuse conditions.
• Use the nursing process to manage the Plan of Care based on established standards and policies.
• Delegate nursing duties to the nursing team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Support professional development to enhance practice.

Skills

CPR certification

De-escalation techniques

Education

ADN / Diploma / BSN

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity - Day Shift

West Oaks Hospital has provided psychiatric care to the Houston area and surrounding communities for over four decades. Our 176-bed acute care facility is fully accredited and included a 16-bed residential treatment centre for adult chemical dependency.

We offer a broad range of behavioural health programs for children, adolescents and adults. Treatment is offered at multiple levels of care including inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient.

We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist you and answer your questions about treatment options and insurance coverage. The hospital is easily accessible off the Southwest Freeway near the Galleria.

West Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals. The RN will provide direct patient care under the direction of a Charge Nurse for adults, adolescents, children and geriatric patients with psychiatric and substance abuse conditions. Responsible for using the Nursing process to effectively manage the Plan of Care for each patient based on appropriate standards, policies and procedures. Management of each patient also includes appropriately and effectively delegating patient care duties to other members of the nursing team in order to assure optimal patient outcomes. The RN is also supported in professional development to enhance practice and the profession.

Responsibilities

The RN will provide direct patient care under the direction of a Charge Nurse for adults, adolescents, children and geriatric patients with psychiatric and substance abuse conditions. Responsible for using the Nursing process to effectively manage the Plan of Care for each patient based on appropriate standards, policies and procedures. Management of each patient also includes appropriately and effectively delegating patient care duties to other members of the nursing team in order to assure optimal patient outcomes. The RN is also supported in professional development to enhance practice and the profession.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Admission and Assessment
• Intervention
• Milieu Management
• Performance Improvement

Benefit Highlights

• Loan Forgiveness
• 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: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing either through ADN, Diploma or BSN Program.
• Licensure and certification Required: Current Texas State Registered Nurse licensure. CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications.
• Experience Required: None. Preferred: Two years of inpatient psychiatric nursing and/or medical/surgical experience.

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