Registered Nurse-PRN

Overview

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the Nation's largest and most respected health care management companies, operating through its subsidiaries as acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now employ more than 65,000 people. The UHS business strategy focuses on acquiring or building health care properties in rapidly growing markets and creating a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control.

UHS has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s top 500 public companies and by Fortune as one of the world’s most admired companies in 2017 and 2018.

Austin Oaks Hospital is an 80‑bed facility that offers a broad spectrum of psychiatric services for adults and children ages 4 to 17. Located on a beautiful 13‑acre, oak‑lined campus in South Austin, the hospital provides a home‑like environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self‑awareness, social skills, and personal growth. Psychiatric treatment and substance abuse services are available through both inpatient and outpatient programs to meet individual needs.

Austin Oaks Hospital is a UHS facility committed to putting patient care first and fosters a network of peer professionals and nursing leaders who collaborate regularly.

Registered Nurse (RN) – PRN – Key responsibilities include but are not limited to providing nursing care for psychiatric patients using the nursing process. This involves assessing mental health needs, developing nursing diagnoses, identifying outcomes, planning and evaluating nursing care, administering and monitoring medications and treatments ordered by a physician, ensuring safety, and providing milieu management and crisis intervention strategies. Patients served include children, adolescents, adults (18+), and geriatric patients (55+).

Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, currently licensed to practice by the Texas State Board of Nursing. Preferred:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Licensure / Certification: Current Texas State Registered Nurse License;
Current CPR or BLS certification;
Aggressive Behavior Management training within 90 days of hire date;
Designated as a Qualified Mental Health Provider (QMHP).

Experience: One year of experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting (preferred).

Work Hours: 12‑hour shifts. May be required to work flexible hours and weekends.

Challenging and rewarding work environment;
Competitive compensation;
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans;
Generous paid time off; 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan;
Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and openly support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.