Temporary Registered Nurse (RN) -13 Weeks - Premium Pay - Day Shift

Universal Health Services; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent health plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Pet insurance

Benefits portal access

Job summary

Central Florida Behavioral Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week temporary assignment on the child/adolescent unit in Orlando. The role runs day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM with rotating weekends and no benefits eligibility due to temporary status.

The RN coordinates patient care with the interdisciplinary team, supervises Mental Health Technicians, and ensures safety and adherence to nursing standards. Must have Florida RN license and BLS/CPR.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Background Investigation required.
• Florida RN license active.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• Two years of related psychiatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patient Observation and Monitoring
• Facilitating Therapeutic Groups
• Conducting Searches and Securing Contraband
• Assisting with Daily Living Skills
• Patient Behavior and Milieu Management
• Documentation in the Patient Record

Skills

BLS/CPR Certification

Florida RN License

Psychiatric nursing experience

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Central Florida Behavioral Hospital is a 174-bed, private psychiatric center located in Orlando, FL. The hospital provides 24-hour emergency services. Central Florida Behavioral Hospital offers a full continuum of care including inpatient treatment services for children, adolescents and adults; and partial hospitalization, intensive out-patient and ECT services for adults. Our treatment philosophy is based on a team approach that treats patients with dignity and respect, while delivering high-quality care.

Website: www.centralfloridabehavioral.com

Position Summary

This position supports our team on our child and adolescent units on a Temporary Assignment for 13 weeks on 12-hour day shifts. This is an excellent opportunity for RN’s who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in Psychiatric Care without a long-term commitment. As a temporary position, this role is not eligible for our benefit programs.

NOTE: Current employees and candidates employed by any UHS facility within the last 6 months are not eligible for this role.

The Registered Nurse RN coordinates and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with the interdisciplinary team in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices. They oversee and direct the Mental Health Technicians on their units to provide for the safety and needs of the patients.

Job Duties/Respnsibilities

• Patient Observation and Monitoring
• Facilitating Therapeutic Groups
• Conducting Searches and Securing Contraband
• Assisting with Daily Living Skills
• Patient Behavior and Milieu Management
• Documentation in the Patient Record

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.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.

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Qualifications

• Ability to pass a Level 2 Background Investigation. Please visit the following link for more information: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
• Graduate of accredited school of nursing (Associate's Degree) required. BSN preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Florida required.
• Minimum of two (2) years' related experience required. Psychiatric nursing experience is preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR Certification required
• Assignment: Child/Adolescent Unit
• Pay Rate: $50/hr.
• Hours: Day Shift: 7 AM - 7:30 PM (Rotating Weekends Required)
• Must be available to attend the full hospital and departmental orientations

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.