PRN Registered Nurse

One of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies.

Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

Kingwood Pines Hospital is a 116 bed facility located in the beautiful residential Kingwood community.  We are located about 30 miles northeast of the Houston Medical Center.  The hospital provides 24-hour emergency services.  We serve children, adolescents, and adults for psychiatric and behavioral health.  The hospital also has services in intensive outpatient and partial hospital program services.

www.kingwoodpines.com

Kingwood Pines Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Registered Nurse (PRN). The Registered Nurse (PRN) will provide nursing care for psychiatric patients, including child, adolescent, geriatric and chemical dependency patients using the nursing process.  To assess mental health needs, develop nursing diagnoses, identify outcomes, plan and evaluate nursing care.  To administer and/or monitor the effects and side effects of medications and treatments ordered by a physician.  To ensure safety and provide milieu management and crisis intervention strategies. 

Key Responsibilities Include:

• To initiate and document any special treatment procedures
• To recognize signs and symptoms of chemical dependency disorders and apply/utilize appropriate treatment interventions.
• To recognize signs and symptoms of mental health disorders and apply/utilize appropriate treatment interventions.
• To assess, direct and intervene in crisis situations.
• To provide leadership and direction to licensed vocational nurses, psychiatric technicians and counselors.
• To provide assessment of patients' psychiatric and medical status.
• To contribute to treatment plan as a member of interdisciplinary team.
• To administer medication and medical treatment as prescribed by a Physician.
• To document nursing care, treatment and patient's response to treatment.
• To provide health education to patients and families.

This opportunity provides the following:

• UHS is Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Leave Bank
• Educational Reimbursement and Assistance