Registered Nurse (RN) (CONTRACT)
UHS
Summary
Responsible for the hands-on delivery of patient care in the assigned unit. Provides, directs, and guides patient teaching, discharge planning, and care planning for specific patient population served. Ensures that high standards of professional nursing are maintained. Further contributes to nursing and the hospital through support of philosophy and objectives, educational efforts, and Quality Management efforts. This is a 13-week contract.
Job description
MUST be available to attend the Full Hospital and Departmental orientations: Week 1: MONDAY - FRIDAY (8 AM - 5 PM) & Week 2: MONDAY AND TUESDAY (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM).
Please note that individuals who have been employed at any UHS facility within the past six months are not eligible for this assignment.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
- Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in Mississippi
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)
- One year supervisory experience in psychiatric setting (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.