RN II - DCB 4C Psychiatric Unit (Day Shift)
About The Position
UTHealth Houston is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered nursing care in an inpatient psychiatric setting. The RN assesses patients’ medical and behavioral health needs, develops and implements care plans, administers treatments and medications, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to support patient outcomes and patients and families throughout treatment and discharge planning. The RN also directs and supervises care delivered by other nursing team members, including LVNs and Psychiatric Technicians. The position requires a nursing degree and nursing experience according to the specified education pathway, as well as current RN licensure and CPR certification. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas. This is a security-sensitive position.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) state licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) eligibility through the Texas Board of Nursing is required.
- CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing school and at least one year of nursing experience; or an associate degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing school and at least three years of nursing experience; or a three-year Nursing Diploma and at least two years of nursing experience; or an ADN and at least two years of experience at HCPC as a Staff Nurse I.
- Must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
- Must meet the security and integrity qualification for this security-sensitive position.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient needs, plan and implement care activities, and evaluate patients’ responses to treatment.
- Assist patients and families with discharge planning, including medication instructions, post-discharge safety, home care, potential problems, and appropriate follow-up support.
- Participate in team conferences and collaborate with healthcare providers on treatment, discharge planning, and care delivery.
- Serve as a liaison between patients, physicians, multidisciplinary team members, and community agencies or resources.
- Document patient care and outcomes in accordance with hospital policy and accrediting agency requirements.
- Administer medications and other therapeutic interventions as ordered by a physician.
- Recognize and respond to emergency situations; may administer CPR or other first aid.
- Keep abreast of nursing developments by attending seminars and workshops, communicating with peers, and reading relevant literature.
- Direct and supervise care provided by LVNs and Psychiatric Technicians.
- Manage departmental human resources activities, including recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees
- Generous time off, including holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time, totaling around 37–38 days per year
- Vacation accrual increases with length of service
- Longevity pay through monthly payments after two years of service
- Retirement/pension plan
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones
- Resources for child and elder care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
