Registered Nurse RN-PRN

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Competitive compensation

Career development

Job summary

West Oaks Hospital in Houston, TX seeks a dynamic Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care for adults, adolescents, children and geriatric patients with psychiatric and substance abuse conditions. The RN uses the Nursing process to manage each patient’s Plan of Care and delegates duties to the nursing team to assure optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include admission/assessment, intervention, milieu management, and performance improvement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ADN, Diploma or BSN).
• Current Texas State RN licensure; CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications.

Responsibilities

• Admission and Assessment
• Intervention
• Milieu Management
• Performance Improvement

Skills

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Education

Texas RN licensure (RN)

Job description

Responsibilities

Registered Nurse Opportunity

West Oaks Hospital has provided psychiatric care to the Houston area and surrounding communities for over four decades. Our 176-bed acute care facility is fully accredited and included a 16-bed residential treatment center for adult chemical dependency. We offer a broad range of behavioral health programs for children, adolescents and adults. Treatment is offered at multiple levels of care including inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient.

We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist you and answer your questions about treatment options and insurance coverage. The hospital is easily accessible off the Southwest Freeway near the Galleria.

Visit us online at: https://westoakshospital.com/

West Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team of compassionate, dedicated professionals. The RN will provide direct patient care under the direction of a Charge Nurse for adults, adolescents, children and geriatric patients with psychiatric and substance abuse conditions. Responsible for using the Nursing process to effectively manage the Plan of Care for each patient based on appropriate standards, policies and procedures. Management of each patient also includes appropriately and effectively delegating patient care duties to other members of the nursing team in order to assure optimal patient outcomes. The RN is also supported in professional development to enhance practice and the profession.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Admission and Assessment
• Intervention
• Milieu Management
• Performance Improvement

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries

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

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Qualifications

Requirements:

• Education Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing either through ADN, Diploma or BSN Program.
• Licensure and certification Required: Current Texas State Registered Nurse licensure. CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications.
• Experience Required: None. Preferred: Two years of inpatient psychiatric nursing and/or medical/surgical experience.

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