Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical- Dayshift

Universal Health Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits package

401(k) with company match

Tuition savings to continue your RN/NC

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Medical unit at Texas NeuroRehab Center, just north of downtown Austin. The role offers overtime opportunities and the possibility to cover multiple shifts based on unit needs.

The RN will assess and monitor patients, administer medications, and support rehabilitation services across ages 13 and older, with emphasis on neurorehabilitation care. Apply to join a renowned facility near Austin's amenities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing assessment and interventions with patients.
• Ability to accurately administer medications and monitor side-effects.
• Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on the Medical unit with potential overtime.
• Cover various shifts as needed by the unit.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Milieu management

Medication administration

Therapeutic communication

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Responsibilities

This RN opportunity on our Medical unit offers 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.

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: 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 inpatient medical surgery, medical rehabilitation 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.

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.