RN - PSYCH

Responsibilities

The registered nurse (RN) assesses, manages and treats patients with mental health conditions, emotional disorders and substance issues. Work within multidisciplinary care teams in settings like hospitals, outpatient clinics, and residential facilities to promote recovery and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

Care Planning:
Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and social workers to design, update, and implement individualized patient treatment plans.

Medication Management:
Administer psychotropic medications, evaluate drug efficacy, watch for side effects, and educate patients on their prescriptions

EEO Statement

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 as such, openly support and fully commit to 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.

Licensure, Certification, Registration, etc.:
Must have Registered Nurse license in the State of Texas. Must have current BLS/CPR.

ACLS within six months of hire. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served.

Education:

Graduate of a state approved school of professional nursing practice. Maintains current licensure in the State of Texas