Psych Nurse (RN) TEMP ASSIGNMENT (PREMIUM PAY) - Day Shift 7am-7:30pm
UHS
Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care for psychiatric patients, including child, adolescent and chemical dependency patients using the nursing process. This position also assesses mental health needs, develops nursing diagnoses, identifies outcomes, plans and evaluates nursing care. In addition, this position monitors the effects and side effects of medications and treatments ordered by a physician, and ensures the safety and provides milieu management and crisis intervention strategies.
Job description
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care for psychiatric patients, including child, adolescent and chemical dependency patients using the nursing process. This position also assesses mental health needs, develops nursing diagnoses, identifies outcomes, plans and evaluates nursing care. In addition, this position monitors the effects and side effects of medications and treatments ordered by a physician, and ensures the safety and provides milieu management and crisis intervention strategies.
Hours/Schedule
This is a TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT (Option 1) not to exceed 6 months. Must work 3 – 12-hour shifts per week, 7:00a-7:30p, and every other weekend.
Responsibilities
- Participates in the development, interpretation and implementation of the department’s philosophy, objectives, standards, policies and procedures.
- Utilizes the nursing process in planning, providing and evaluating each patient’s care, and produces a written nursing assessment and up-to-date individualized care plan.
- Develops measurable goals on the Individualized Treatment Plan that are mutually set with the treatment team and patient.
- Modifies nursing component of the Master Treatment Plan as required by changing patient needs, as determined by evaluation of care administered and established standards of care.
- Keeps treatment plan updated; reviews the plan with patients.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing required.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
- Current and valid status as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Michigan required.
- One year of nursing experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.
- Current certification in Non-violent Crisis Intervention preferred.
- Current certification in BLS/CPR preferred.
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.