Registered Nurse - Full-Time Days (7am to 7pm)

UHS; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Loan forgiveness program

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision andRx plans

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health in Temple, Texas is seeking a Staff Registered Nurse (RN) to coordinate and evaluate patient care in collaboration with the health team. The role emphasizes psychiatric nursing within an acute care setting.

The RN will conduct mental health assessments, develop care plans, administer medications, and provide crisis intervention and education to patients. Texas licensure and ongoing professional development are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing.
• Current RN license in Texas or valid compact license.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' mental health status and needs.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with the healthcare team.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses to treatment.
• Provide therapeutic interventions, including crisis intervention and supportive counseling.
• Perform physical examinations and monitor vital signs as required.
• Educate patients about mental health conditions and treatment options.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development in psychiatric nursing.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Patient assessment

Crisis intervention

Care planning

Medication administration

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

RN licensure (TX)

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health is a 102-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in the beautiful Central Texas town of Temple, Texas. Canyon Creek features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care and intensive outpatient programs. We are enthusiastic about providing compassionate health care from our team here at Canyon Creek Behavioral Health.

For more information about Canyon Creek Behavioral Health, please visit our website at https://canyoncreekbh.com/.

Position Summary

The Staff Registered Nurse (R.N.) is a registered professional nurse who prescribes, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' mental health status and needs.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses to treatment.
• Provide therapeutic interventions, including crisis intervention and supportive counseling.
• Perform physical examinations and vital signs monitoring as required.
• Engage in patient education regarding mental health conditions and treatment options.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance skills in psychiatric nursing

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• 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: 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

Education: Required: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing; Preferred: Bachelor's Degree.

Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience preferred; minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.

Licensure: Currently RN licensed to practice by the Texas State Board of Nursing or valid Compact.

Additional Requirements: Successful completion Handle with Care Training, Service Excellence Training, and CPR certification required. Certifications must be obtained during new hire orientation.

EEO Statement

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