RN - PSYCH

Universal Health Services; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Texas is seeking a registered nurse (RN) to assess, manage, and treat patients with mental health conditions across hospital, outpatient, and residential settings, promoting recovery in a safe, therapeutic environment.

You will collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and social workers to design and implement individualized treatment plans, administer psychotropic medications, monitor efficacy and side effects, and educate patients about their prescriptions and

Qualifications

• Graduate of a state approved nursing program; maintains licensure in the State of Texas.
• Current Texas Registered Nurse license and BLS/CPR.
• ACLS certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, manage and treat patients with mental health conditions, emotional disorders and substance issues.
• Care planning: Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and social workers to design, update, and implement individualized patient treatment plans.
• Medication management: Administer psychotropic medications, evaluate drug efficacy, monitor for side effects, and educate patients on their prescriptions.

Skills

BLS/CPR

Education

Graduate of a state approved nursing program

Texas RN licensure

ACLS within six months of hire

Job description

Responsibilities

The registered nurse (RN) assesses, manages and treats patients with mental health conditions, emotional disorders and substance issues. Work within multidisciplinary care teams in settings like hospitals, outpatient clinics, and residential facilities to promote recovery and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

Care Planning: Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and social workers to design, update, and implement individualized patient treatment plans.

Medication Management: Administer psychotropic medications, evaluate drug efficacy, watch for side effects, and educate patients on their prescriptions

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Qualifications

Licensure, Certification, Registration, etc.: Must have Registered Nurse license in the State of Texas. Must have current BLS/CPR.

ACLS within six months of hire. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served.

Education: Graduate of a state approved school of professional nursing practice. Maintains current licensure in the State of Texas