Registered Nurse (RN) Per Diem
UHS
Summary
Summit Oaks Hospital, a 126 bed, private acute care hospital and chemical dependency treatment center, located in a picturesque suburban setting, fully accredited (by the Joint Commission), has been providing quality health care to adult, child and adolescent northeastern USA residents, since 1902. Summit Oaks has repeatedly been recognized in U.S. News & World Report, as one of the nation's best behavioral health hospitals.
Job description
This is a per diem position with the opportunity to pickup various shifts throughout the day and pick up over time as interested. This position is not eligible for benefits.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Assess and respond to medical needs of patients under the guidance of the physicians.
- Conduct safety checks and implement appropriate behavioral management techniques.
- Monitor, report, and document patient behaviors and overall well being.
- Administer medications and perform treatments as needed under the guidance of treatment team.
- Maintain the core values and mission of Summit Oaks Hospital.
Qualifications
- Current New Jersey RN licensure; BSN/BS preferred.
- Minimum requirements are one (1) year of psychiatric nursing experience, or two (2) years of medical/surgical experience with proven leadership, strong clinical skills, and high motivation.
- Graduate of NLN accredited program preferred.
- ANA Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing certification preferred.
- CPR certification required.
Requirements
- Current New Jersey RN licensure
- BSN/BS preferred
- Minimum one (1) year of psychiatric nursing experience, or two (2) years of medical/surgical experience
- Proven leadership
- Strong clinical skills
- High motivation
- Graduate of NLN accredited program preferred
- ANA Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing certification preferred
- CPR certification required
Benefits
- In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency
- Transition-to-practice orientation
- Career development opportunities
- HealthStream online learning catalogue
- Free CEU courses
- Competitive compensation
- Generous paid time off
- Medical plan
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- Prescription drug plan
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
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.