REGISTERED NURSE (RN) PRN

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Career development opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. seeks a Staff Nurse (RN) to provide patient care in Gulfport Behavioral Health System, a 92-bed psychiatric hospital. This role includes evaluating patient care through collaboration with health team members. Candidates must have a nursing degree, a minimum of one year of experience in a psychiatric facility, and current licensure in Mississippi. The position offers 12-hour shifts and opportunities for career growth and development within UHS.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice by the Mississippi State Board of Nursing.
• Minimum of one year experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred.
• Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications.

Responsibilities

• Prescribe, coordinate, and evaluate patient care collaboratively.
• Work with various patient populations including children and adults.
• Perform 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends.

Skills

Medication administration

CPR certification

Management of Aggressive Behavior

Education

Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Gulfport Behavioral Health System (UHS facility):

Gulfport Behavioral Health System is a 92-bed psychiatric hospital offering child, adolescent, adult and military service behavioral health programs and treatment services.

For more information, please visit us at www.gulfportbehavioral.com/

Position Summary

Join a team where the Staff Nurse (RN) 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. Opportunities to work with various patient populations including children, adolescents and adults. Our nurses work 12-hour shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a) with some rotating weekends. New Pay Rate for PRN RNs!

Walk‑In Wednesdays - Interviews for RNs on Wednesday from 9am-12pm.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Experience: A minimum of one (1) year experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.

Licensure: Currently licensed to practice by the Mississippi State Board of Nursing.

Additional Requirements: Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications. CPR certification and CPI certification (Management of Aggressive Behavior) including restraint and seclusion policies, within 90 days of employment, and prior to assisting in restraining procedures. Training can be obtained during new hire orientation.

Hours: 12-hour shifts, 7p - 7a. Rotating weekends.

What do our current employees value at Gulfport Behavioral Health and UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co‑workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Career Development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

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.