Registered Nurse RN-PRN

Universal Health Services

Houston (TX)

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

West Oaks Hospital in Houston, TX is seeking a dynamic Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team of compassionate professionals. The RN will provide direct patient care for adults, adolescents and children with psychiatric and substance abuse conditions under the supervision of a Charge Nurse.

Responsibilities include admissions and assessment, interventions, milieu management, and participation in performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of accredited nursing program (ADN, Diploma or BSN).
  • Current Texas RN license.
  • CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications.
  • Two years inpatient psychiatric or medical-surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Admissions and assessment of patients.
  • Intervention and care planning.
  • Milieu management and safety.
  • Performance improvement participation.

Skills

CPR certification
De-escalation training

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/ Diploma/ BSN)

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.
EEO Statement

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