Intake Registered Nurse PRN

UHS•Denton, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. Serving North Texas and surrounding areas, UBH Denton has provided a range of programs treating mental health illnesses and substance abuse issues since 2005. Our inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services offer supportive and compassionate care for adolescents and adults with specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients. 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. Website: https://www.ubhdenton.com/ Position Summary: The Staff Nurse (RN) 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. About Universal Health Services University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. Serving North Texas and surrounding areas, UBH Denton has provided a range of programs treating mental health illnesses and substance abuse issues since 2005. Our inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services offer supportive and compassionate care for adolescents and adults with specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients. 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. Website: https://www.ubhdenton.com/

Requirements

Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Experience: A min.imum of three (3) years experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred.
Licensure: Currently licensed to practice by the Texas State Board of Nursing.
Additional Requirements: 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 minimum 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.
Makes assignments that reflect the competence of staff and patient needs. Ensures that an assignment sheet is filled out every shift.
Implement hospital policies and procedures and act as a resource to the staff.
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.