RN PRN - Nights

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Temple, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health in Temple, Texas, seeks a PRN Night Registered Nurse to coordinate and evaluate patient care for inpatient psychiatric services, collaborating closely with the health-care team to ensure safe, compassionate treatment.

The role requires an active Texas RN license, an Associate degree in Nursing (BSN preferred), at least 1 year of psychiatric experience, and CPR/Handle with Care training; night shifts offer flexible scheduling within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• 1 year of related psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• Active Texas RN license required (or multi-state compact).
• CPR certification and Handle with Care training required during new hire orientation.

Responsibilities

• Document and reassess significant changes in patient condition.
• Prioritize and formulate care plans based on assessment and policy.
• Prescribe and coordinate nursing care during episodes of care.
• Comply with infection control, OSHA, and risk management measures.

Skills

RN license

Psychiatric nursing

CPR certification

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health is a 102-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in the beautiful Central Texas town of Temple, Texas. Canyon Creek features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care and intensive outpatient programs. We are enthusiastic about providing compassionate health care from our team here at Canyon Creek Behavioral Health.

For more information about Canyon Creek Behavioral Health, please visit our website at https://canyoncreekbh.com/.

Position Summary

The PRN Night RN is a registered professional nurse who prescribes, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Document and reassess any significant changes in the patient's condition in compliance with facility policy.
• Prioritize and formulate a plan of care based on patient assessment and according to policy.
• Prescribe and coordinate nursing care to patients, during episode of care.
• Comply with established measures for infection control, OSHA regulations, and risk management.

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.

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Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Associate degree from an accredited Nursing program required; Preferred: Bachelor degree from an accredited Nursing program.

Experience: Minimum one (1) year(s) of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Licensure: Must maintain an active Registered Nurse license issed by TX BON or Maintain an active RN Multi state compact license.

Additional Requirements: Successful completion Handle with Care Training, Service Excellence Training, and CPR certification required. Certifications must be obtained during new hire orientation.

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.