Universal Health Services

Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health

Posted on: 16 Feb 2021

Sacramento, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Sierra Vista Hospital location, a 171-bed psychiatric care facility located in South Sacramento, is a full-service mental health facility and a center of support for patients and their families. Since 1986, we have offered our clinical expertise to those suffering from emotional, behavioral and addiction problems.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Nurse (R.N.) is a registered 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.

Compensation: the minimum rate for this position is:

* BSN: $38.50 plus shift differentials. An applicant's work experience will also be taken into consideration when calculating a final hourly rate.
* ADN: $36.50 plus shift differentials. An applicant's work experience will also be taken into consideration when calculating a final hourly rate.

Schedule: Sierra Vista Hospital is currently seeking RN's to fill full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions.

Shift Openings:

* AM Shift: 0700-1530
* PM Shift: 1500-2330
* NOC Shift: 2300-0730

Why is Sierra Vista Hospital a great place to work?

* Dynamic people
* Team-oriented environment
* Opportunity for advancement
* Great training program for new grads!
* Rewarding career opportunities

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 65,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required. Associates Degrees accepted, Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Experience: Experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.

Licensure: Currently licensed to practice by the State Board of Nursing. Valid driver's license preferred.

Additional Requirements: Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications. CPR certification, and successful completion of the hospital's designated behavioral and physical management training program including de-escalation and appropriate use of seclusion and restraint required prior to assisting in the procedures. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.

****Benefits available for FT & PT positions: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, and 401k

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

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Universal Health Services

King of Prussia, PA

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected healthcare management companies, operating through its subsidiaries, behavioral health facilities, acute care hospitals and ambulatory centers throughout the United States, the United Kingdom and Puerto Rico. UHS was founded in 1979 by Alan B. Miller, Chairman and CEO, and today has more than 87,000 employees. UHS maintains one of the strongest balance sheets and is rated among the highest in the hospital services industry by Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s. This strong capital position has enabled the company to develop and acquire many new facilities over the past few years. 

The UHS strategy is to build or purchase healthcare properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. UHS owes its success to a responsive management style and to a service philosophy that is based on integrity, competence and compassion.

The healthcare industry remains a place of rapid change and uncertainty. But with strength, experience and foresight to chart its own course, UHS has every reason to face the future with optimism.

 

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