Job Description
Responsibilities
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) knows what it takes to lead, inspire and succeed. One of the Nation's largest and most respected Hospital companies, UHS achieved its success by always adhering to an effective operating philosophy: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, then invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive and become a dominant healthcare provider in its community.
Hampton Behavioral Health Center is a private behavioral healthcare center and offers the most advanced behavioral health, diagnostic treatment services for adults, adolescents and older adults in both inpatient and outpatient programs. A commitment to excellence in diagnosis, treatment and education - these concepts are at the core of Hampton Behavioral Health Center's mission.
We are looking for Part-time, Every Weekend, Day Shift Registered Nurse. In this role, you will assume responsibility for providing patient care in accordance with established standards of professional nursing care. You will utilize psychiatric clinical skills to provide direct patient care with an emphasis on safety. Interacting as an integral part of the interdisciplinary treatment team you will provide leadership in the department to facilitate excellent patient care.
The Adult Unit provides age-appropriate care for acute and crisis stabilization. Treatment is accomplished through a therapeutic milieu. Members of the professional staff practice as members of the treatment planning process. Each patient receives a complete psychosocial and medical assessment to determine problem areas to be addressed during and after hospitalization. Treatment includes therapeutic community groups, activities therapy, patient education activities, nursing education groups, individual, group and family therapy. Nursing services consists of registered nurses, mental health specialist, unit secretaries, phlebotomist, and activities therapist. Nursing services provide nursing assessment and re-assessment, medication administration, specimen collection, minor treatment procedures, nursing and medication education.
On the Dual Diagnosis Unit managing mental health problems while recovering from alcohol and/or drug addiction requires a skilled professional who can coordinate treatment tailored to meet the unique challenges facing each individual. You will utilize psychiatric clinical skills to provide direct patient care with an emphasis on safety. The caregiver is required to use integrated evidence based practices of Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive behavioral therapy as 12-step approach. Interacting as an integral part of the interdisciplinary treatment team you will also provide leadership in the department to facilitate excellent patient care.
Benefit Highlights:
* Challenging and rewarding work environment
* Career development within Hampton and UHS
* On site opportunities for Continuing Education and CEU's
* Competitive Compensation
* 401(k) with company match and stock purchase plans
Qualifications
Current New Jersey RN licensure; BSN/BS preferred. Minimum requirements are one (1) year of psychiatric nursing experience, or two (2) years of medical/surgical experience with proven leadership, strong clinical skills, and high motivation. Graduate of NLN accredited program preferred. ANA Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing certification preferred. CPR certification required.
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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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.