Registered Nurse - Assessment & Referral - PRN (Nights)- Weekend
UHS
Summary
Parkwood Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility) provides behavioral health and chemical dependency services to the Mid-South region. We are located in Desoto County, in the northwest corner of Mississippi and approximately 7 miles south of Memphis.
Job description
Responsibilities
Parkwood Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility) provides behavioral health and chemical dependency services to the Mid-South region. We are located in Desoto County, in the northwest corner of Mississippi and approximately 7 miles south of Memphis.
Intake Registered Nurse PRN (As Needed) Weekend (Nights) 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.
We are currently seeking a PRN (As Needed) Intake Registered Nurse. The Intake Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Parkwood Behavioral Health. The Registered Nurse prescribes, coordinates and delegates nursing care utilizing the nursing process that is integrated into the multidisciplinary treatment team plan of care. The Registered Nurse is accountable for promoting and enhancing professional nursing practice on the unit. The Registered Nurse will also review medical documentation for patient admission to the hospital.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN preferred.
Experience: One year prior psychiatric experience in mental health nursing required.
Licensure/Certification: Licensure and registration by the Mississippi Board of Nursing as a registered nurse, or multi-state license as approved by NCSBN.
Knowledge: Must possess knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing processes, therapeutic relationships and processes, age specific growth and development, limit setting, crisis and behavior management and CPR training.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- BSN preferred
- One year prior psychiatric experience in mental health nursing required
- Licensure and registration by the Mississippi Board of Nursing as a registered nurse, or multi-state license as approved by NCSBN
- Knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing processes
- Knowledge of therapeutic relationships and processes
- Knowledge of age specific growth and development
- Knowledge of limit setting, crisis and behavior management
- CPR training
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment
- Paid Time Off
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.