RN- Full time
UHS
Summary
Horizon Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team at Abbeville General Hospital in Abbeville, LA. This is a 16 bed inpatient psychiatric unit treating ages 18+.
Job description
A registered psychiatric nurse (RN) executes comprehensive nursing care activities. This position is responsible for assessing, monitoring, recording and reporting symptoms or changes in patient conditions. RNs are required to maintain accurate patient reports and medical histories, perform mental and physical assessments, administer medication and treatment to patients, provide assistance to patients with daily activities and observe reactions. They are also responsible for managing activities with the therapeutic milieu including daily groups, education, 1:1 with individual patients and collaborating with other members of the treatment team to insure the best possible care for the patients.
Responsibilities
- Complete initial nursing assessment with 24 hours of admission on per facility policy; reassess routinely throughout patients’ stay at the facility
- Complete individualized treatment plans for each patient
- Plan, implement and coordinate nursing care activities for patients.
- Conduct therapies in accordance with patient’s diagnosis and needs.
- Perform treatment intervention following physician orders such as medication administration and medical treatment orders.
- Medication reconciliation
- Follow voluntary and involuntary procedure/process.
- Interpret the nursing and treatment needs of the patient to nonclinical staff assigned to the patient.
- Insure patient dignity and respect patient values.
- Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, families and friends.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
- Active and unrestricted RN license required
- 1-3 years of nursing experience required
- CPR, BLS, and ACLS certifications required
- Crisis prevention experience
Requirements
- Active and unrestricted RN license required
- 1-3 years of nursing experience required
- CPR, BLS, and ACLS certifications required
- Crisis prevention experience
- Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Long-term Disability
- Short-term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Healthcare Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Career Development
- Tuition Assistance
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.