RN - PRN

Responsibilities

Registered Nurse (RN) – PRN. Shift requirements: work 4 shifts in a 28‑day period with two being weekend shifts. No specific shifts assigned; may be needed day or night, 12‑hour shifts (6 am–6 pm or 6 pm–6 am).

Location:

Ashland City, TN.

Oak Plains Academy is a 98‑bed residential treatment program offering psychiatric residential treatment services to children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral issues. Residents receive individualized treatment plans. The team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, nurses, and teachers serves hundreds of children and adolescents annually.

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone; you are part of a large nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry.

Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as an RN with Oak Plains Academy. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience.

• Render professional nursing care to patients within the treatment programs. Practice ongoing patient assessment, evaluation, and update of patient care through observation of physical and behavioral symptoms and communicate pertinent data to other service areas as needed. Administer medications appropriately and document all data accurately according to facility policy. Participate in formulation of individual care plans for all patients and implement plan according to facility policy.
• Perform proper HWC techniques, demonstrating knowledge of patient and staff safety. Complete debriefings as indicated.
• Serve as a role model to staff and students in dress and demeanor.

• Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program and licensed (or license‑eligible) in the State of Tennessee.
• Preferred experience with children/adolescents.
• Preferred experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting.
• 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• MUST COMPLETE TWO WEEKS OF ORIENTATION CLASSES, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 8:00 AM TO 4:30 PM.
• This role requires a successful background check, fingerprinting, and employment verification.

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.