RN - Behavioral Health (Day Shift) with Sign-On Bonus

Universal Health Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Kingwood Pines Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care for psychiatric patients across age groups, including child, adolescent, geriatric, and those with chemical dependency. The role uses the nursing process to assess needs, diagnose, plan, and evaluate care, and administer medications under physician orders.

Responsibilities include leading staff, assessing patient status, contributing to treatment plans, documenting care and responses, and applying crisis intervention

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing (Associate's Degree) required.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas required.
• Minimum of one year related experience required; psychiatric nursing preferred.
• CPR and Crisis Intervention training completed prior to starting.
• Hours: Day Shift 7 AM - 7 PM with rotating weekends.
• $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to licensed vocational nurses, psychiatric technicians, and counselors.
• Assess patients' psychiatric and medical status.
• Contribute to treatment plan as a member of interdisciplinary team.
• Document nursing care, treatment, and patient response.
• Recognize signs of mental health and chemical dependency disorders and apply interventions.

Skills

Assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis intervention

Patient safety

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Kingwood Pines Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care for psychiatric patients across age groups, including child, adolescent, geriatric, and those with chemical dependency. The role uses the nursing process to assess needs, diagnose, plan, and evaluate care, and administer medications under physician orders.

Responsibilities include leading staff, assessing patient status, contributing to treatment plans, documenting care and responses, and applying crisis intervention