Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN

UHS•Staunton, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare is located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley -- a region best known for its natural beauty -- in the charming city of Staunton, Virginia. We provide trauma-informed psychiatric residential treatment to adolescent males who are experiencing complex emotional, behavioral, and educational difficulties. We are a 42-bed facility and our programs are specifically designed for youth with psychiatric disorders and co-occurring intellectual disabilities. We also specialize in working with young men who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Nurse at Liberty Point is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

Requirements

Current license to practice nursing in State of Virginia (or eligible to receive or renew)
Current CPR or BLS certification preferred (can renew as part of New Employee Orientation)
Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire
Ability to successfully complete and pass all components of Handle With Care & Verbal De-escalation Crisis Intervention Training
Ability to use and supervise Handle With Care (HWC) techniques
Reflect behavior, attitude, and appearance appropriate to the position and be supportive of the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives
Effectively communicate both verbally and via written documentation
Pass a pre-hire drug screen
Pass pre-hire background checks
Pass education verification

Nice To Haves

Current CPR or BLS certification

Responsibilities

Provide excellent care, comfort, and security to patients and families at their most vulnerable times.
Collaborate with a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders.
Educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry.
Utilize Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract for growth and advancement.
Participate in robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification.