Registered Nurse - PRN

Universal Health Services; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health, a Canyon Creek Behavioral Health Hospital in Temple, Texas, seeks a Staff Nurse (RN) to coordinate and evaluate patient care with the health team. The role requires nursing licensure in Texas and may involve education for patients and families.

The position emphasizes planning, monitoring changes, and collaborating with care teams to ensure high-quality outcomes in an acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 1 year nursing experience; 2 years in psychiatric health-care facility preferred.
• Texas RN license required.
• CPR certification and Seclusion/Restraint training within 30 days.
• Handle with Care and Service Excellence Training within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and plan care based on assessment.
• Document and reassess changes per facility policy.
• Educate patients and families on health basics and communication/interpersonal skills.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Bachelor's degree 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.

Position Summary

The Staff 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.

• Prioritize and formulate a plan of care based on patient assessment and according to policy.
• Document and reassess any significant changes in the patient's condition in compliance with facility policy.
• Provide education to patients and families based on their identified needs and limitations, such as communication, interpersonal, and social skills as well as basic principles of physical health.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing; Preferred: Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience preferred; minimum of two (2) years' experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.
• Licensure: Currently licensed to practice by the Texas State Board of Nursing.
• Additional Requirements: CPR certification and training in appropriate use of Seclusion and Restraint within 30 days of employment. Successful completion of Handle with Care training and Service Excellence Training within 30 days of employment. Certifications may be obtained during new hire orientation.

EEO Statement

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