Registered Nurse PRN

Universal Health Services; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential on weekends and 3pm

Tuition savings with Chamberlain

Residency Transition-to-Practice (20CE

Career development across 300+ UHS loc

Diverse programming to expand your exp

HealthStream CEU catalog

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing

Job summary

Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for PRN shifts to care for adolescents aged 11–17 with behavioral health needs. You will coordinate nursing care within a multidisciplinary team and may assume Charge Nurse responsibilities as required.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, safety, and ongoing education through in-house programs and partnerships with UHS’s network of facilities.

Qualifications

• ADN/ASN required; BSN preferred.
• FL RN licensure required.
• Psychiatric setting experience preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or during orientation.
• Level 2 background screening and pre-employment drug test required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care on a designated unit.
• Coordinate and delegate nursing care using the nursing process.
• Promote and enhance professional nursing practice on the unit.
• Assume Charge Nurse responsibilities as required.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Crisis intervention

Team player

CPR/BLS

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

RN License (FL)

Job description

Responsibilities

Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity for PRN Shifts.

Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center provides quality mental health care and education services for adolescents, ages 11–17 who are experiencing behavioral, emotional, educational, family and social challenges. The dedicated professionals at Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center provide quality mental health treatment for children. The program establishes healthy behaviors and prepares children to transition back home.

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care on a designated unit in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center. The Registered Nurse prescribes, coordinates, and delegates nursing care utilizing the nursing process which is integrated into the multidisciplinary treatment team plan of care. The Registered Nurse is accountable for assigned nursing care activities on a shift basis and is responsible for promoting and enhancing professional nursing practice on the unit. The Registered Nurse is authorized to initiate restraints or seclusion and assess continuation. The Registered Nurse also assumes Charge Nurse responsibilities as required.

Benefits for our Registered Nurse (RN) include:

• Shift Differential on weekends and after 3 pm during the week
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs)
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Direct hire - no staffing agencies, recruiters, or locum tenes.

What do our current nurses value at Palm Shores & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

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

Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required; Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Nursing preferred.
Credentials: Licensure by the Florida Board of Registered Nursing required.
Experience: Clinical experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.

Physical Requirements: Physical agility to manage patients with crisis prevention interventions. Push, pull and lift up to 50 pounds. Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending and stooping.

Background: Must be able to pass a Level 2 Background Screening. The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) requires all new hires to successfully complete and pass an extensive Level 2 background screening, which covers U.S. Federal, State and City checks (submitting fingerprints), prior to the start of employment. For more information you can visit their website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to read, understand, and follow: policies, procedures, and written treatment plans.
• Must be able to pass a Level 2 Background Screening and Pre-employment Drug Test.
• Must be able to interact positively with patients on a daily basis whose behavior may be challenging, uncooperative or aggressive.
• Must be able to work successfully under highly stressful conditions;
• Must be able to collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion;
• Must have effective comprehensive reading skills, strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Current CPR or BLS certification or successful completion of during orientation.
• Successful completion of Handle with Care prior within 7 days of orientation.

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.