RN-ADOLESCENT UNIT

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Ambler (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and PTO

Medical, dental, vision, Rx plans

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Employee assistance program

Employee appreciation events

Direct impact on patients

Free employee meals

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse for inpatient behavioral health units in a hospital setting. You will provide a safe milieu, participate in crisis intervention and coordinate nursing care across multiple populations, including children and adults.

You will lead care teams, monitor patient vitals, administer medications under a physician, and possibly assume Charge Nurse duties. Strong communication, organization, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors from an accredited Nursing School/Program required.
• RN license in good standing.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• 2+ years in addiction or inpatient psychiatric health setting preferred.
• Experience in creating and maintaining patient treatment plans preferred.
• EMR experience preferred; computer-based knowledge preferred.
• Strong oral and written skills.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Strategic and empathetic decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of nursing and patient care principles.
• Ensure patient and environmental safety by unit checks and rounds.
• Coordinate and communicate with doctors and treatment team.
• Demonstrate leadership within patient care parameters.
• Perform contraband searches as needed.
• Oversee vitals; monitor vitals as needed.
• Administer and monitor medications under physician supervision.
• RN may assume Charge Nurse responsibilities and oversee unit workflow.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient care

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/BSN)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is a key member of the treatment team and works under the supervision of the CNO, ADON, and Nurse Manager. Primary responsibilities include providing a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention and activities of daily living. RNs will coordinate, delegate, evaluate and monitor nursing care for a variety of psychiatric patients. Successful candidates must demonstrate leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment, flexibility for reassignment to various units/populations including children, adolescents, adults, older adults and dually diagnosed patients, and must know and comply with all confidentiality laws and regulations, e.g., HIPAA.

The work is performed in a hospital/inpatient behavioral health setting, with potential exposure to environmental hazards, crisis/emergency situations, infectious diseases (including HIV/TB/Hepatitis), blood and body fluids, and needle sticks.

Contributions to Team Success (Job Duties/Responsibilities)

• Knowledge of principles and practices relevant to nursing and patient care activities.
• Ensure patient and environmental safety by conducting unit safety checks and patient rounds observations.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with doctors, treatment team, and other departments involved in patient care.
• Demonstrate leadership and direction within patient care parameters.
• Perform contraband searches as needed.
• Oversee patient vitals; perform vitals as needed.
• Administer and monitor medications under the supervision of a physician.
• RN may assume Charge Nurse responsibilities and oversee unit workflow as required.

What’s in it for you? (Benefits/Perks)

• Competitive compensation & generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401K with company match and discounted stock plan (401K pre-tax and post-tax contribution options)
• Tuition Reimbursement (we’ll put money towards your next course, CEU or conference; tuition discounts with several schools)
• Student Loan Repayment Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (access to free consultations, resources and referrals for you and your family)
• Employee Appreciation Events (food trucks, BBQs, holiday parties, employee gifts)
• Make a direct impact on the lives of our patients
• Free employee meals
• Career Development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries

Qualifications

What We Want To See From You! (Job Requirements/Preferred Skills)

• Associates or Bachelors from an accredited Nursing School/Program required
• Registered Nursing License required; license in good standing
• Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred
• 2 or more years of experience in addiction or inpatient psychiatric health setting preferred
• Experience in creating and maintaining patient treatment plans preferred
• EMR experience preferred; computer-based knowledge preferred
• Strong oral and written skills
• Strong teamwork skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Strategic and empathetic decision-making skills

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 recruit, select, promote and compensate 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 law. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.