Registered Nurse (RN) - EVENINGS

UHS•Staunton, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare, located in the Shenandoah Valley in Staunton, Virginia, is a 42-bed facility providing trauma-informed psychiatric residential treatment to adolescent males with complex emotional, behavioral, and educational difficulties. The facility specializes in working with youth diagnosed with psychiatric disorders, co-occurring intellectual disabilities, and autism spectrum disorder. Liberty Point offers a safe and supportive environment that prioritizes patient care and values the nursing profession. Nurses have the opportunity to provide excellent care, comfort, and security to patients and families during vulnerable times. They are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and leaders for education and idea exchange. The facility offers opportunities for growth, learning, and advancement through programs like Charge, Supervisor, and Nurse Manager-in-training, as well as a nursing executive tract. Robust continuing education options, skills diversification, and career advancement are available for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) with UHS. The organization aims to help nurses succeed, grow, and feel a sense of belonging and trust.

Requirements

Current license to practice nursing in State of Virginia (or eligible to receive or renew)
Current BLS certification (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

Responsibilities

Provide excellent care, comfort, and security to patients and families at their most vulnerable times.
Utilize and supervise Handle With Care (HWC) techniques.
Reflect behavior, attitude, and appearance appropriate to the position.
Be supportive of the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives.
Effectively communicate both verbally and via written documentation.