RN Registered Nurse 7pm-7:30am, Rotating Weekends

UHS•Denton, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time opportunity offers 36-hours per week, full benefits, and a convenient night shift schedule with opportunities to work over-time and pick up additonal shifts. Serving North Texas and surrounding communities since 2005, University Behavioral Health of Denton (UBH Denton) is a private, 104-bed, free-standing psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care for adolescents and adults. We offer inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment that puts patient care first while also having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There is also opportunity for overtime and to cover various shifts if interested. The Registered Nurse is a licensed 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 required
Currently licensed to practice by the Texas State Board of Nursing.
Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications.
CPR certification and successful completion of Handle with Care and Verbal De-escalation including restraint and seclusion policies, within 30 days of employment and prior to assisting in restraining procedures.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred.
A min.imum of three (3) years experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure that all staff members deliver care in accordance with the Standards of Care and Practice.
Responsibilities for compliance with the Joint Commission, state and regulatory standards and patient rights standards.
Ensure Infection Control, Safety and Risk Management policies and procedures are consistently implemented
Documents patient information and nursing care in the provision of nursing services.