Registered Nurse (RN) - Overnight

UHS•Greenville, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Glen Oaks Hospital is a 54-bed private mental health hospital in a relaxed setting in Greenville, Texas. Our comfortable, homelike atmosphere is conducive to healing for the adults and seniors we treat. Our greatest asset is the staff, comprised of psychiatrists, professional nurses, social workers and therapists. These individuals work as a team to uphold Glen Oaks Hospital’s reputation for excellence in helping patients resolve mental health and addiction problems. For over 30 years, Glen Oaks Hospital has been a leader in the field of mental health and chemical dependency care, and our staff is dedicated to researching the latest treatment approaches and applying this to our overall treatment philosophy. The Staff Nurse (R.N.) is a registered professional nurse who prescribes, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required
Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by the Texas State Board of Nursing.
CPR certification
Training in appropriate use of Handle with Care (HWC) and Verbal De-escalation before on the unit orientation and prior to assisting in a restraining process.
Must pass a medication administration exam
Must complete a basic developmental competency exam.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prescribes, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices.