TEMPORARY FT PSYCH REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Uhs • Jacksonville, FL

4d • $45

About The Position

This position is responsible for implementation of the nursing process in all aspects of patient care for all patient populations including older mature adults, chemically dependent adults and youth, adult psych, and adolescent SIPP/RTC. Apply appropriate theories to psychiatric nursing practice for all patients to assure a comprehensive approach to patient care is maintained. River Point Behavioral Health , a subsidiary of UHS , is a beautiful, 80-bed adolescent and adult Baker Act receiving facility, which is located in sunny Jacksonville, Florida. Our professional staff provide high quality, individualized care to uniquely fit the intensity and severity of each patient's needs and offer a continuum of mental health and addiction services in a confidential, caring environment that promote crisis resolution, positive self- awareness, personal growth and problem-solving. River Point is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. What do our current nurses value at River Point & UHS? An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida, BLS.
• CPR certification and successful completion of restraining procedures training within 30 days of employment.
• Understanding of The Joint Commission (TJC), OSHA and state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Must be able to prioritize workload and effectively multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Focus on providing high quality patient care.
• Move efficiently enough to meet the needs of several patients and/or move rapidly to provide timely intervention of patient aggression.
• Able to sit or walk during work shift.
• Able to hear spoken words in a normal vocal range, respond to signals, alarms, codes or other displays.
• Recognize vocal intonation that signal changes in acuity.
• Able to bend, reach and stoop.
• Must write legibly so as to accurately convey information.
• Able to read instructions and complete documentation and reports.
• Restrain, as part of a team, an aggressive patient in a safe and therapeutic manner.
• Able to lift, position or move patients in order to perform (or assist in) searches and procedures, and/or administer injections.
• Perform activities requiring manual dexterity.
• Able to lift 30 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of the nursing process in all aspects of patient care for all patient populations including older mature adults, chemically dependent adults and youth, adult psych, and adolescent SIPP/RTC.
• Apply appropriate theories to psychiatric nursing practice for all patients to assure a comprehensive approach to patient care is maintained.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree