Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

Parkwood Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility) provides behavioral health and chemical dependency services to the Mid‑South region and has been in business since 1987. We are located in Desoto County, in the northwest corner of Mississippi and approximately 7 miles south of Memphis.

As treatment options and patient care innovations have continued to become available we strive to provide the highest level of quality care to our patients. At Parkwood, our caring staff focus on providing compassionate care to meet the needs of individuals, families and communities.

We offer a full continuum of care that provides treatment options to meet the individual needs of adults, adolescents and children. Parkwood Behavioral Health System includes a 148‑bed inpatient acute and residential care facility, as well as partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs.

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• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• Health Stream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Pet Insurance

• Status:
  Full‑time
• Hours/
  
  Schedule:
  
  12‑hour shifts (7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
  • Rotating Days

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care on a designated unit in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Parkwood Behavioral Health. The Registered Nurse prescribes, coordinates and delegates nursing care utilizing the nursing process that is integrated into the multidisciplinary treatment team plan of care. The Registered Nurse is accountable for assigned nursing care activities on a shift basis and is responsible for promoting and enhancing professional nursing practice on the unit.

The Registered Nurse also may assume Charge Nurse Responsibilities as required.

Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; BSN preferred.

One (1) year of supervisory experience preferred.

Licensure and registration by the Mississippi Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse, or multi‑state license as approved by NCSBN.

Current CPR or BLS certification.

Must possess knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing processes, therapeutic relationships and processes, age specific growth and development, limit setting, crisis and behavior management and CPR training.

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, as 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 through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager‑in‑training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. 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.

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