RN

UHS Physician Careers; Liberty Hill (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical/dental/vision

401K with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Pet insurance

Benefits guest website

Job summary

Meridell Achievement Center, a 134-bed psychiatric residential treatment facility northwest of Austin, seeks an experienced RN to provide comprehensive nursing care to youths 10–17. The RN will assess patients, implement treatment plans, document care, and supervise Mental Health Techs and LVN staff on the overnight shift.

We offer a clinical, safety-focused environment on a large campus with diverse units and robust benefits; Texas RN license and BSN are required, with preference for

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited school of nursing.
• One year psychiatric / neuropsychiatric experience with adolescents and/or young adults in a long-term hospital or residential setting preferred.
• Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical assessments of patients; implement treatment plans and evaluate response to treatment.
• Administer medications as prescribed and provide health care education for patients and families.
• Shift supervisor of Mental Health Techs and LVN staff; ensure safe and therapeutic environment and crisis management.

Job description

Responsibilities

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• LIBERTY HILL, Texas
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Varied
• 366846
• Meridell Achievement Center

Job Description

Meridell Achievement Center is a 134-bed, seclusion free, psychiatric residential treatment facility located northwest of Austin. Our 60-acre campus is complete with mature oaks, rolling hills, and plenty of walking paths and outdoor spaces. We have 7 unique living units separated by gender, age, and development needs with a swimming pool, gymnasium, sports court and playing fields. We provide 24-hour psychiatric care to girls and boys ages 10 to 17 years old with customized therapeutic approaches and intensive behavioral programs to teach young patients to moderate their behavior, manage emotions and improve social functioning.

Website: www.meridell.com

Our Registered Nurse (RN) position is under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. The RN provides physical assessments of patients; implements treatment plans, evaluates response to treatment, provides complete documentation, administers medications as prescribed and provides health care education for patients and families. The RN is the shift supervisor of the Mental Health Techs and LVN staff and ensures that the environment is safe and therapeutic for all patients. The RN provides direct patient care and management of children, adolescent, and young adult patients as prescribed by the physician and treatment team. Assures safety, supervision, and crisis management for patient populations. Provides assessment and medical management of patients and assists in the management of a therapeutic milieu.

Overnights: 7:00pm-7:00am

Benefits For Our RN's 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

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected provider 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.

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Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training

• BSN from an accredited school of nursing.
• One year psychiatric / neuropsychiatric experience with adolescents and / or young adults in a long-term hospital or residential setting preferred.

Experience

• Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• Current Texas Registered Nurse License
• Current driver license.

Knowledge And Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information.
• Demonstrate effective organization.
• Develop and implement patient care services within discipline.
• Consistently exhibit mental ability to understand and perform the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to initiate and implement all phases of the nursing process.
• Provide safe nursing care.
• Understand patient rights.
• Basic supervisory skills.

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