RN-PRN

Austin Oaks Hospital; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Oaks Hospital in South Austin, TX seeks a Registered Nurse to implement and evaluate patient care on Adult/Adolescent/Geriatric units. You will supervise nursing staff, perform duties delegated by leadership, and contribute to personal and professional growth.

Performs other duties as assigned. The role involves admissions, assessments, medication administration, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team to support crisis resolution and patient education.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing (or licensed in a compact state).
• CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications may be obtained during orientation.
• Background check and pre-employment drug screen required.
• State and Federal Office of Inspector General check.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient admissions process and nursing assessment.
• Documents ongoing patient assessments and progress per standards.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Provides milieu management and unit team leadership.
• Intervenes in crisis situations and documents appropriately.
• Reports unsafe conditions and ensures patient safety.
• Communicates with patients and families with age-appropriate approaches.
• Provides health education and discharge planning.
• Engages in professional interactions and attends staff meetings.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing experience

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Communication skills

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Responsibilities

Austin Oaks Hospital offers a continuum of psychiatric services for adolescents and for adults. Located in South Austin, Texas on a beautiful thirteen-acre oak lined campus. We strive to provide a home-like environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self-awareness, social skills, and personal growth. We are proud to be your community partner in mental health.

The cornerstone of our treatment rests on exceptional mental health services and clinical excellence. Austin Oaks Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services to stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety and other behavioral health disorders.

More than anything else, our treatment relies on exceptional mental health services and dependable clinical staff.

Austin Oaks Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services to stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety and other behavioral health disorders.

Website: www.austinoakshospital.com

Position Summary

The RN is responsible for implementing and evaluating patient care on the Adult/Adolescent/Geriatric units; for providing supervision and guidance for nursing staff members; for assuming responsibilities delegated by the Chief Nursing Officer, Nurse Manager, or House Supervisor; for personal and professional growth and development. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Duties

• Completes patient admissions process, including nursing assessment.
• Documents ongoing patient assessments/progress clearly and concisely as required by hospital and regulatory agency standards.
• Medication management – administer medication and medical treatment as prescribed by a physician.
• Participates as member of interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Ensures nursing interventions.
• Provides milieu management and unit team leadership.
• Provides appropriate nursing intervention/documentation in crisis situations.
• Reports unsafe conditions.
• Provides age-specific communication, limit setting and interventions.
• Provides health education to patients and their families.
• Prepares and adheres to facility patient discharge process.
• Interacts with patients and staff in professional manner, promotes teamwork and demonstrates Service Excellence
• Attends mandatory staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

Qualifications

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program. Licensed by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas (or licensed in a compact state).
• One-year psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications which can be obtained during orientation.
• Must be able to complete new hire requirements such as a nationwide background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• State and Federal Office of the Inspector General check.

Differentials

• RN, Mon – Fri, Sat and Sun
• 7a – 3p, Shift 1 0, Shift 4 $4.00
• 3p – 11p, Shift 2 $2.25, Shift 5 $6.00
• 11p – 7a, Shift 3 $4.00, Shift 6 $6.50

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 as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals 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 federal, state or local laws.