RN-Nights 7p-7a
UHS
Summary
The RN is responsible for implementing and evaluating patient care on the Adult/Adolescent/Women's units; for providing supervision and guidance for nursing staff members; for assuming responsibilities delegated by the Chief Nursing Officer, Nurse Manager, or House Supervisor; for personal and professional growth and development. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job description
Position Summary
The RN is responsible for implementing and evaluating patient care on the Adult/Adolescent/Women's units; for providing supervision and guidance for nursing staff members; for assuming responsibilities delegated by the Chief Nursing Officer, Nurse Manager, or House Supervisor; for personal and professional growth and development. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Duties
- Completes patient admissions process, including nursing assessment.
- Documents ongoing patient assessments/progress clearly and concisely as required by hospital and regulatory agency standards.
- Medication management – administer medication and medical treatment as prescribed by a physician.
- Participates as member of interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Ensures nursing interventions.
- Provides milieu management and unit team leadership.
- Provides appropriate nursing intervention/documentation in crisis situations.
- Reports unsafe conditions.
- Provides age-specific communication, limit setting and interventions.
- Provides health education to patients and their families.
- Prepares and adheres to facility patient discharge process.
- Interacts with patients and staff in professional manner, promotes teamwork and demonstrates Service Excellence
- Attends mandatory staff meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
- Licensed by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas (or licensed in a compact state).
- One-year psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
- CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications which can be obtained during orientation.
- Must be able to complete new hire requirements such as a nationwide background check and pre-employment drug screen.
- State and Federal Office of the Inspector General check.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program
- Licensed by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas (or licensed in a compact state)
- One-year psychiatric nursing experience preferred
- CPR and hospital de-escalation certifications which can be obtained during orientation
- Must be able to complete new hire requirements such as a nationwide background check and pre-employment drug screen
- State and Federal Office of the Inspector General check
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.