RN-PRN

Universal Health Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Oaks Hospital in South Austin, Texas, part of Universal Health Services, seeks an attentive RN to support adult, adolescent, and geriatric units. The RN will implement and evaluate patient care, supervise nursing staff, and assist leadership with unit operations within a crisis-stabilizing environment.

Responsibilities include admissions, assessments, medication management, teamwork with the treatment team, and facilitating discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program and Texas RN license (or compact-state license).
• One-year psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications; may be obtained during orientation.
• Background check and pre-employment drug screen required; OIG checks.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient admissions and nursing assessments.
• Document ongoing patient assessments and progress per standards.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Provide milieu management and unit leadership.
• Deliver age-appropriate communication and education to patients and families.
• Prepare for and adhere to the discharge process.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Tools

CPR Certification

De-escalation training

Job description

About Austin Oaks Hospital

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 outpatientpsychiatric servicesto stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety and other behavioral health disorders.

Website: www.austinoakshospital.com

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

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.

Qualifications

• 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.