Registered Nurse NIGHTS

BHC Mesilla Valley Hospital, LLC; Las Cruces (NM); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Pet insurance

Job summary

Mesilla Valley Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Registered Nurse to implement the nursing process across all patient populations including geropsych and substance abuse groups.

The RN will ensure comprehensive patient care, apply psychiatric nursing theories, and contribute to a safe, therapeutic environment while collaborating with the care team. NM license required; RN/LPN experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Current NM nursing license (LPN/RN) or compact state license including NM.
• Experience in psychiatric/substance abuse settings preferred.
• Ability to make independent clinical judgments and prioritize patient care.
• Commitment to safety, education, and patient-family teaching.

Responsibilities

• Implement the nursing process for all patient populations.
• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care using psychiatric nursing theory.
• Maintain safe, therapeutic environment across life span.
• Demonstrate standards of nursing practice and collaborate with the care team.
• Seek supervision from leadership for complex issues as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing assessment

Team collaboration

Life-span care

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse / Registered Nurse

Job description

Responsibilities

Mesilla Valley Hospital has been in operation since 1987, serving those in need of treatment for a variety of psychiatric and substance abuse issues.

Mesilla Valley Hospital is a 120-bed facility, providing access to quality behavioral healthcare and substance abuse treatment to residents of New Mexico, West Texas and Arizona. MVH is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services. Our commitment to care includes developing integrated delivery systems through partnerships with medical surgical hospitals, community mental health centers, educational institutions, managed care organizations, local health professionals and agencies.

Visit us online at: www.mesillavalleyhospital.com

A Registered Nurse is responsible for implementation of the nursing process in all aspects of patient care for all patient populations including geropsych, chemically dependent adults, adult psych, adolescents and children. Assures a comprehensive approach to patient care by applying appropriate theories to psychiatric nursing practice for all patients.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• 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
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 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.

Qualifications

The Essential functions for the Registered Nurse include the following:

• Demonstrates understanding of physical, emotional, cultural, religious and psychosocial needs of patients across the life span
• Identifies, implements and documents patient/family teaching
• Assist in providing a safe, therapeutic environment
• Demonstrates knowledge of Nursing Department philosophy, and assumes responsibility for maintaining Standards of Nursing Practice and Standards of Care for all patients
• Works without direct supervision, but seeks supervision from immediate supervisor for complex issues that arise.

The following are the job requirements for the Registered Nurse RN position:

1. Graduate from an accredited professional vocational school of nursing required.

2. A minimum of one year experience preferred.

3. Currently licensed to practice vocational/practical nursing by the State Board of Nursing in New Mexico (or a compact state license that includes the State of New Mexico).

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.