Registered Nurse (RN) NIGHTS (sign on bonus offered)

Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center is seeking Registered Nurses for night shifts to provide compassionate nursing care to pediatric and adolescent patients in an acute psychiatric setting. The role includes documentation, medication administration, and leading nursing groups according to established guidelines.

The position offers a sign-on bonus and opportunities to work within a supportive team at a 118-bed facility operated by Universal Health Services.

Qualifications

• Must be graduate from an accredited RN school of nursing.
• Diploma or ADN required; active Alabama RN license.
• Experience with behavioral health nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to psychiatric patients (children and adolescents).
• Document care using established nursing process.
• Conduct nursing groups and follow program guidelines.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment; intervene with disturbed patients.
• Handle admissions and discharges.
• Use restraint techniques when necessary.

Skills

Nursing care

Documentation

Medication administration

Patient safety

Education

RN Diploma or ADN

Active Alabama RN license

Job description

Responsibilities

Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center is a 118 bed Acute Psychiatric Hospital and Residential Treatment Center for children and adolescents ages four through eighteen. The 55,000 square foot facility is situated on approximately 10 acres in the southeast corner of Alabama, less than 20 miles from both Florida and Georgia. In addition to the living units, the facility houses the New Day Academy; a state-supported year-round K-12th grade school with vocational opportunities. The hospital employs approximately 195 staff members.

REGISTERED NURSES for Night Shifts

The Registered Nurse Provides nursing care to psychiatric patients (children and adolescents) utilizing established nursing process. To include but not limited to: Documentation, providing nursing groups, following program guidelines, medication administration, providing a safe and therapeutic environment by intervening disturbed patients, admissions and discharges, using restraint techniques when necessary. SIGN ON Bonus Offered.

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Benefits Include

• 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

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age


• Graduate from an accredited RN School of Nursing.


• A diploma graduate and/or an associate degree in nursing required.


• Current status as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alabama.


• 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.