Job Information
Universal Health Services Registered Nurse (Psych) in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma
Responsibilities
Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital at Bethany (a UHS facility) & Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital (a UHS facility): Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital at Bethany is a 56-bed psychiatric hospital offering adult behavioral health programs and treatment services. Our team of dedicated professionals provides crisis stabilization and medication management to patients who have disorder s such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, paranoia and schizophrenia. We provide a secure haven for patients who are having suicidal or homicidal thoughts. We can help patients regain their sense of self-worth. Our adult inpatient mental health treatment is for individuals over the age of 18 with severe mental illness that is impacting their ability to function. Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient and residential treatment services for ages 5-17. Our treatment programs provide a structured and supportive treatment environment that promotes self-acceptance and helps stabilize patients suffering from acute psychiatric illness. Our multidisciplinary treatment teams consist of psychiatrists, licensed therapists and highly specialized nurses who collaborate to develop and implement effective and compassionate treatment plans for our patients. Cedar Ridge is a behavioral health facility that encompasses a 116-bed acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center on a beautifully wooded campus with a stocked pond, school, outdoor courtyard and playground.
Website: www.cedarridgebhs.com
The Registered Nurse (RN), under the supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer, provides physical assessments of residents, implements resident's treatment plan, evaluates response to treatment, provides complete documentation, performs physical restraint assessments, administers medications as prescribed and provides health care education for residents and families. The RN supervises the daily duties of the Mental Health Techs and LPN staff, and assures that all residents are maintained in a safe environment. Performs duties in accordance with the ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, and facility mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards.
This opportunity is Full Time 36hr/wk including every other weekend rotation, Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Shift Differentials for applicable shifts
Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
Employee Assistance Program available for employees and family
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Basic Life Insurance and Optional supplemental life insurance
Referral Bonus Program
Career development opportunities across UHS and out 300+ locations!
Challenging and rewarding work environment
More Information is available on our benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
Qualifications
Valid Oklahoma RN license required
CPR certification preferred
Graduate of an accredited nursing program required
BSN or Master’s degree preferred
Minimum of one (1) year psychiatric experience in mental health nursing preferred
Evening/Overnight Shift 7pm-7:30am , FT 36 hours a week with everyother weekend rotation
Must be at least 21 years of age
Successfully complete a drug test
Successfully pass a national background check
Physical agility to manage patients
Ability to push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds.
Strong Computer skills
Excellent Communication skills
Strong Leadership skills
Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior
Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste
The ideal candidate is dependable, empathetic, compassionate and must be reliable
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