Registered Nurse - Day Shift - $10/K SIGN-ON BONUS

UHS•Nashville, TN

About The Position

One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) 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) 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, we are a System of Care, and you have a voice.

Requirements

Associate's in Nursing degree or higher from an accredited nursing program.
Current unencumbered license in the state of TN.
Minimum of 1 year experiences in a behavioral health setting preferred.
1-2 years of experience preferred.
Current CPR or BLS certification.
Must be able to attend a mandatory, two-week new hire orientation M-F 8:30 am-4:30 pm
This role requires a full background check including fingerprint, drug screen, and employment verification

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adolescents and experience in a psychiatric setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provides physical care and carries out therapeutic and medical regimes. Evaluates and documents outcomes.
Provides timely and accurate documentation of all relevant medical and psychiatric information which includes, but is not limited to, treatment plans, medication changes, monthly medication counts, and transcription of physician orders
Collaborates with physicians and staff to ensure communication of residents’ behavioral, emotional, and medical needs.
Obtains resident histories and medical information which includes, but is not limited to medication consents, vital signs, release of information forms, and insurance information.
Observe residents for physical, emotional, and behavioral changes and/or irregularities. Documents and reports observations to appropriate parties.
Contributes to the development and ongoing changes to the treatment plan, including attending and providing input into multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
Assists in the orientation and continuing education of staff, residents, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Administers medications and treatments as ordered and documents accurately.
Documents any side effects and/or adverse drug reactions and reports to appropriate parties.
Ensures safety and security of all medications in the facility.
Collects laboratory specimens, such as urine, blood, and sputum, for testing and performs routine laboratory tests on samples and/or sends them to the appropriate laboratory.
Participates in continuous quality improvement and program evaluation activities, meetings, and committees.
Responds to medical and psychiatric emergencies. Evaluates, provides care, and documents per policy and procedure.
Demonstrates knowledge of State licensing regulations, contractual requirements, CARF standards, HIPAA, ordinances, laws and other regulations required of his/her position and acts consistently in obedience to the same
Performs additional functions incidental to nursing activities as required.