RN - SEASONAL/TEMP

UHS•Nashville, TN

13h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a seasonal/temporary Registered Nurse position for 3 months, located in Nashville, TN. The role involves working 3, 12-hour shifts per week, Mondays to Thursdays, with options for day (7am to 3pm) and evening (3pm to 11pm) shifts. Our RNs value a safe and supportive environment that prioritizes patient care and the nursing profession. You will be part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and leaders, with opportunities for growth, learning, and advancement through programs like Charge, Supervisor, and Nurse Manager-in-training, as well as a nursing executive track. UHS offers robust continuing education, skills diversification, and career advancement opportunities. We aim to help you succeed, grow, and feel a sense of belonging and trust. At UHS, we are a System of Care, and your voice matters.

Requirements

Associate's in Nursing degree or higher from an accredited nursing program.
Current unencumbered license in the state of TN.
Current CPR or BLS certification.
Must be able to attend a mandatory, two-week new hire orientation M-F 8:30am-4:30pm.
This role requires a successful background check, fingerprinting and employment verification.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year experiences in a behavioral health setting preferred.
1-2 years of experience preferred.
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.
Obtains resident histories and medical information which includes, but is not limited to medication consents, vital signs, release of information forms, and insurance information.
Contributes to the development and ongoing changes to the treatment plan, including attending and providing input into multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
Administers medications and treatments as ordered and documents accurately.
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.