Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Responsibilities:
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 which includes, but is not limited to, treatment plans, medication changes, monthly medication counts, and transcription of physician orders. Obtains resident histories and medical information which includes, but is not limited to, medication consents, vital signs, release of information forms, and insurance information.

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. Collects laboratory specimens, such as urine, blood, and sputum, for testing and performs routine laboratory tests on samples and/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 his/her position and acts consistently in obedience to the same. Performs additional functions incidental to nursing activities as required.

About Universal Health Services:
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit

Qualifications:

Associate's in Nursing degree or higher from an accredited nursing program. Current unencumbered license in the state of TN. Minimum of 1 year experiences in a behavioral health setting preferred. 1-2 years of experience preferred. Experience working with adolescents and experience 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
*** This role requires a full background check including fingerprint, drug screen, and employment verification***. 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.