RN - Behavioral Health

Summary

Responsible for delivery of quality general and psychiatric nursing care to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics with emotional or psychiatric disorders; serve actively and constructively as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team, supporting the organization and program philosophy of care; to ensure the safety and well-being of each patient.

Job description

Requirements

• Possesses current RN’s license issued by the State of California
• BLS from the American Heart Association or the Red Cross
• Demonstrates sound leadership skills and utilizes these skills in organizing the activities and schedules for medical and/or non-medical tasks of the patient for a given shift
• Record of consistently high quality of clinical and interpersonal skills to be an exemplary role model to others
• Displays basic knowledge of treatment procedures
• Interventions common to acute psychotic as well as to non-violent crises intervention practice
• Basic knowledge of abnormal psychology as typically found in the psychiatric patient population
• Application of this knowledge to nursing care
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology especially those terms associated with psychiatric care
• Thorough familiarity of psycho pharmacy and the use of psychotropic medications
• Basic teaching and training skills helpful
• Problem-solving
• Organizational and time management
• Crisis intervention skills
• Written and oral communication skills
• Skills in facilitating and/or co-facilitating process orientated and didactic groups
• Must have current CPR certification (American Heart Association only) and eligible for PMAB certification
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships in a variety of clinical and support team members
• Empathy for patients and their families
• Flexibility regarding hours and schedule worked
• Skills in maintaining information as highly confidential

Benefits

• Shift Differentials
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive Compensation

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.