Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN

UHS • Temple, TX

21d • Onsite

About The Position

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
• Currently licensed to practice by the Texas State Board of Nursing.
• CPR certification and training in appropriate use of Seclusion and Restraint within 30 days of employment.
• Successful completion of Handle with Care training and Service Excellence Training within 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree.
• A minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience preferred; minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and formulate a plan of care based on patient assessment and according to policy.
• Document and reassess any significant changes in the patient's condition in compliance with facility policy.
• Provide education to patients and families based on their identified needs and limitations, such as, communication, interpersonal, and social skills as well as basic principles of physical health.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees