Registered Nurse; RN

Newport News Behavioral Health Center Registered Nurse (RN)

Newport News Behavioral Health Center is a 108 bed intensive and highly structured residential treatment for psychiatric and behavioral health needs of adolescent males and females ages 11-18 years. Newport News has an on-site certified school, and vocational programming. Newport News, VA is a beautiful seaside city, rich in maritime history and conveniently located to DC and other major North Eastern cities.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the psychosocial, physical and general nursing care needs of the patients on his/her unit. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, supervising and evaluating nursing care to include management of the milieu. Participates in the provision of nursing care directed toward meeting the psychosocial, physical and communication needs of the patients. Conducts the nursing assessment which includes the following factors: psychosocial, social, psychological strengths & weaknesses information from family, nursing diagnosis, substance abuse history, suicide history, medication use, and goals for hospitalization.

Responsible for ensuring all admission assessments have been signed by an RN. Initiates a nursing care plan within 24 hours of admission. Identifies patient symptoms requiring medical attention, or patient problems and behavior changes and communicates these to the Program Director and attending physician. Administers medications per hospital policy.

Newport News Behavioral Health Center offers comprehensive benefits for the Registered Nurse (RN) position, such as challenging and rewarding work environment, competitive compensation, excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan, generous paid time off, 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan, and career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.

Qualifications:

Must be a graduate of an accredited Nursing program for Registered Nurses, and hold a valid license in the state of Virginia to practice as an RN.

EEO Statement:
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