Psych Nurse (RN) Days - PRN
About The Position
Central Florida Behavioral Hospital is a 174-bed, private psychiatric center located in Orlando, FL. The hospital provides 24-hour emergency services. Central Florida Behavioral Hospital offers a full continuum of care including inpatient treatment services for children, adolescents and adults; and partial hospitalization, intensive out-patient and ECT services for adults. Our treatment philosophy is based on a team approach that treats patients with dignity and respect, while delivering high-quality care. Position Summary The Registered Nurse will provide nursing care for psychiatric patients, including child, adolescent, geriatric and chemical dependency patients using the nursing process. Duties include: assess mental health needs, develop nursing diagnoses, identify outcomes, plan and evaluate nursing care; administer and/or monitor the effects and side effects of medications and treatments ordered by a physician; to ensure safety and provide milieu management and crisis intervention strategies.
Requirements
- Ability to pass a Level 2 Background Investigation.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing (Associate's Degree) required.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Florida required.
- Minimum of one (1) year related experience required.
- Current Handle with Care, Verbal De-escalation and CPR Certification required (can be obtained upon hire)
- Must be available to attend the full hospital and departmental orientations: Week 1: M-F 8 AM - 5 PM / Week 2: Tu & Wed 9 AM - 5 PM
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred.
- Psychiatric nursing experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and direction to licensed vocational nurses, psychiatric technicians, and counselors.
- Direct milieu management.
- Provide assessment of patients’ psychiatric and medical status.
- Contribute to treatment plan as a member of interdisciplinary team.
- Document nursing care, treatment, and patient’s response to treatment
- Recognize signs and symptoms of mental health disorders and chemical dependency disorders and apply/utilize appropriate treatment interventions.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
