Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral - Days

Texoma Medical Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Student loan refinancing

Nursing education support

Career development opportunities

Pet insurance

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Austin, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Behavioral Unit. This full-time role offers 36 hours per week with full benefits and an overnight shift, with opportunities for overtime and shift coverage if desired.

The unit provides neurobehavioral and psychiatric care with a focus on patient safety and treatment planning. A BSN is preferred; Texas RN license and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing assessment, diagnoses and interventions.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school; BSN preferred.
• Current Texas RN license; CPR certification; Driver’s license not required.
• One year inpatient psych experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the implementation of medical management programs and ensure carry-through.
• Provide training and education to staff, patients and families; document care.
• Work with the treatment team to maintain a therapeutic milieu.
• Ensure environmental safety and crisis management for patients.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Milieu management

Crisis de-escalation

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Responsibilities

This full-time opportunity on our Behavioral unit offers 36 hours per week, full benefits, and a convenient overnight shift schedule. There is opportunity for overtime and to cover various shifts if interested.

Texas NeuroRehab Center is a specialized treatment facility located ten minutes from downtown Austin on 67 wooded acres. Originally a cattle ranch, the land was purchased in 1943 as part of The Brown Schools and has operated as a medical rehabilitation and behavioral healthcare facility for over 60 years. Today, Texas NeuroRehab Center provides complex medical and brain and spinal cord injury rehab for ages 13 years and older and neuropsychiatric treatment for youth. The capabilities of the facility as a whole allow for integrated and specialized care for children, adolescents and adults facing difficult challenges. Texas NeuroRehab Center is internationally known for improving the quality of life for many children; adolescents and adults, and it will continue to provide innovative approaches to neurobehavioral healthcare.

Texas NeuroRehab Center is currently accepting applicants for a Registered Nurse on Behavioral Unit. This candidate will provide direct patient care as prescribed by the physician and treatment team. Provide medical management and assessment of patients. Ensure environmental safety and crisis management for the patient population.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Direct the implementation of medical management programs and ensure consistent carry-through.
• Provide task assignments to subordinates & monitor their performance of duties.
• Provide training & education to staff, patients, families, & others. Document patient care, ensure that data is accurate, & that it is included in the master treatment plan via timely nursing care plan updates.
• Work with the treatment team to provide a consistently therapeutic milieu.

Website: https://texasneurorehab.com/

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
• 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: benefits.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.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN) Job Requirements:

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of appropriate nursing assessment, diagnoses, & interventions with patients. Knowledge of milieu management. Ability to direct subordinates in the performance of their duties. Ability to accurately administer medication and monitor side-effects. Ability to safely implement Special Treatment Procedures. Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families. Skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation.

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Current Driver’s License or State issued Id. Current State of Texas Registered Nurse License. Current CPR certification. RN,C; CRRN preferred.

EXPERIENCE: One year of in-patient psych experience preferred.

PHYSICAL/GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to sustain physical activity throughout scheduled shift. Able to remain on feet throughout scheduled shift. Able to lift, carry, and lower 50 pounds without assistance. Able to push patients in wheel chairs up and down hills and pursue running patients. Able to transfer patients to and from wheelchairs, beds, toilets, & vehicles. Verbal skills to communicate to deescalate a crisis situation. Writing skills to accurately convey patient behavior and status. Visual observation skills so as to convey verbally & in writing patient behavior. Writing skills to include legibility and correct grammar to convey patient behavior and other information in the patient chart. Ability to assist in direct patient care from prompting through total care (i.e. bath, diapering). Able to feed patients. Regular / required attendance. Hearing and vision sufficient to perform essential job functions. Emotional stability and ability to deal with changing priorities.

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