REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - DAYS

UHS•Gulfport, MS

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Gulfport Behavioral Health System, is a 90-bed psychiatric hospital offering child, adolescent, adult and military service behavioral health programs and treatment services. For more information, please visit us at www.gulfportbehavioral.com/ Position Summary: Join a team where the Staff Nurse (RN) 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. Opportunities to work with various patient populations including children, adolescents and adults. Our nurses work 12 hour shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a) with some rotating weekends. Walk-In Wednesdays - Interviews for RNs on Wednesday from 9am-12pm. WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT GULFPORT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND UHS? An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job 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 co-workers 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 with UHS.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
A minimum of one (1) year experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.
Currently licensed to practice by the Mississippi State Board of Nursing.
Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications.
CPR certification and CPI certification (Management of Aggressive Behavior) including restraint and seclusion policies, within 90 days of employment, and prior to assisting in restraining procedures.
Training can be obtained during new hire orientation.
12-hour shifts, 7p - 7a.
Rotating weekends.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree

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.