Psych Registered Nurse Lexington, KY

Job Description

Psych Registered Nurse (FT - 7a-7p & 7p-7a) Limited Day Shift Availability

The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a 110-bed hospital offering psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults.

Our specialized treatment services are provided by a multidisciplinary team of highly trained psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, addiction counselors, nurses, and activity therapists.

The Ridge Behavioral Health System prides itself as being the only free‑standing psychiatric hospital in the Central Kentucky area. We have provided behavioral health services to over 92 Kentucky counties for over 39 years.

As a Psych Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for the implementation of the nursing process in all aspects of patient care for patient populations including chemically dependent adults, adult psych, adolescents and children. You will ensure a comprehensive approach to patient care by applying appropriate theories to psychiatric nursing practice for all patients.

This opportunity is full‑time at 36 hours per week, offers full benefits and an opportunity for overtime and to cover various shifts if interested.

• Provide assessment of patients' psychiatric and medical status.
• Administer medication and medical treatment as prescribed by physician.
• Assess, direct and intervene in crisis situations.
• Initiate and document special treatment procedures.
• Provide and direct milieu management.
• Document nursing care, treatment and patient’s response to treatment.
• Provide health education to patients.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Referral Bonus Program
• Retention Bonus Program
• $10,000 Sign on bonus

Education:

• Required:
  
  Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Preferred: BSN

Licensure/

Certifications:

• Licensed RN to practice in Kentucky
• Current CPR

Experience:

• Required:
  
  Nursing experience providing direct patient care.
• Preferred:
  One year inpatient behavioral health work experience and one year medical/surgical nursing experience.

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To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.