Registered Nurse - PD - Sunday - Day

Job Description

Responsibilities

Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center, a subsidiary of UHS , is a beautiful, conveniently located, private -bed hospital that specializes in the treatment of drug addiction, mental health issues and concurrent disorders for adults as well as adolescents. Our professional staff members are committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive care that uniquely fits the intensity and severity of each patient’s needs. This commitment extends to the family and community of our patients as a whole.

We offer a continuum of mental health and addiction services in a confidential, caring environment that promote crisis resolution, positive self- awareness, personal growth and problem-solving capabilities. Our overall goal is to provide patients the highest quality treatment possible for drug abuse and mental health issues in order to help them achieve good health and long-term sobriety.

Registered Nurse (RN) - PER DIEM – Sunday, Days, hr. shift weekly, 7a - 7 : p

• Career development opportunities across UHS and its + locations!
• Competitive Compensation
• Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses

The Staff Nurse (R.N.) is a registered professional nurse who prescribes, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices. The Staff Nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psycho / social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Universal Health Services, Inc. , one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, our annual revenues were $.4 billion in 9. In 0, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 9, ranked # on the Fortune ; and in 7, listed # in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than , employees and through its subsidiaries operates 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 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Education / Training :

Graduated from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required or equivalent

Experience :

A minimum of two (2) years experience in a psychiatric health-care facility treating co-occurring, mentally ill, or chemically dependent patients, with understanding of co-occurring disorders, and Cultural Linguistic Diversity amongst patients.

Licensure / Certification :

Current Florida State Registered Nurse License

Current Florida Driver's License

Current CPR Certification

Must pass a medication administration exam and complete a basic developmental competency exam.

Knowledge and Skills :

Knowledge of appropriate nursing assessment, diagnoses, & interventions with patients.

Knowledge of milieu management.

Ability to direct subordinates in the performance of their duties. Ability to accurately administer medication and monitor side-effects.

Ability to safely implement Special Treatment Procedures.

Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families

Skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation

Sensitive and aware of diverse cultures and their practices