Registered Nurse; Rn

Staff Nurse (RN) Opportunity at Gulfport Behavioral Health System

Gulfport Behavioral Health System, a 92-bed psychiatric hospital, offers child, adolescent, adult, and military service behavioral health programs and treatment services. Join a team where 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.

Opportunities to work with various patient populations including children, adolescents, and adults. Our nurses work 12-hour shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a) with some rotating weekends. New premium pay option available! Walk-in Wednesdays - interviews for RNs on Wednesday from 9am-12pm.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required;
  Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.
• Currently licensed to practice by the Mississippi State Board of Nursing.
• Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications.
• CPR certification and CPI certification (Management of Aggressive Behavior) including restraint and seclusion policies, within 90 days of employment, and prior to assisting in restraining procedures. Training can be obtained during new hire orientation.

Hours:

12-hour shifts, 7a - 7p. Rotating weekends.

What do our current employees value at Gulfport Behavioral Health and UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry.

Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

Benefit highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Free basic life insurance
• SoFi student loan refinancing program

For more information, contact Cynthia Render-Leach, Human Resources Director at  or cy