RN, Mental Health Nurse, Healthcare Nursing

RN – CONTRACT (Full‑Time)

Shift Available

Monday to Thursday, 3 pm to 11 pm – 32 Hours

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 who educate the field, exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry.

You have the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager‑in‑training programs and nursing executive track. We pride ourselves on robust continuing education options and opportunities for skill diversification and career advancement as an RN with UHS. We want to help you succeed, grow in your profession, and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through expanding experience.

At UHS, we are a System of Care, and you have a voice.

• Provides physical care and carries out therapeutic and medical regimes; evaluates and documents outcomes.
• Provides timely and accurate documentation of all relevant medical and psychiatric information, including treatment plans, medication changes, monthly medication counts, and transcription of physician orders.
• Collaborates with physicians and staff to ensure communication of residents’ behavioral, emotional, and medical needs.
• Obtains resident histories and medical information, including medication consents, vital signs, release of information forms, and insurance information.
• Observes residents for physical, emotional, and behavioral changes or irregularities; documents and reports observations to appropriate parties.
• Contributes to the development and ongoing changes to the treatment plan, including attending and providing input into multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Assists in the orientation and continuing education of staff, residents, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Administers medications and treatments as ordered and documents accurately.
• Documents any side effects and/or adverse drug reactions and reports them to appropriate parties.
• Ensures safety and security of all medications in the facility.
• Collects laboratory specimens such as urine, blood, and sputum for testing; performs routine laboratory tests on samples or sends them to the appropriate laboratory.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement and program evaluation activities, meetings, and committees.
• Responds to medical and psychiatric emergencies; evaluates, provides care, and documents per policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates knowledge of state licensing regulations, contractual requirements, CARF standards, HIPAA, ordinances, laws, and other regulations required of the position and acts consistently in obedience.
• Performs additional functions incidental to nursing activities as required.

• Associate’s in Nursing degree or higher from an accredited nursing program.
• Current unencumbered license in the state of TN.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a behavioral health setting preferred; 1–2 years of experience preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents and in a psychiatric setting is a plus.
• Current CPR or BLS certification.
• Must be able to attend a mandatory two‑week new‑hire orientation M‑F 8:30 am‑4:30 pm.

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 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.

Beware of imposters posing as recruiters from UHS; they may request financial or personal information. No legitimate recruiter or employee will ask for such details via email. If you suspect a fraudulent posting or email, report to appropriate law enforcement and verify opportunities on official UHS career websites.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Health Care Provider – Hospitals and Health Care, Mental Health Care

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Nashville, TN – $1,633.47 per month (approx. $1,633.47 per month).