Registered Nurse

Company: Universal Health Services
Location: Louisville
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

ResponsibilitiesUniversal 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 care 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.Since 1985 The Brook Hospital has been offering hope to individuals, families, and communities. The Brook offers two outstanding hospitals in Louisville, Kentucky, KMI & Dupont. The Brook is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services. Our commitment to care includes developing integrated delivery systems through partnerships with medical surgical hospitals, community mental health centers, educational institutions, managed care organizations, local health professionals and agencies. The Brook Hospital will strive to set the standard for excellence in the field of behavioral health care and will maintain its leadership role by treating each patient as a respected individual of our community.The Brook Hospital KMI is seeking a Registered Nurse (3p - 11p) to join our team:A Registered Nurse is responsible for implementation of the nursing process in all aspects of patient care for all patient populations including geropsych, chemically dependent adults, adult psych, adolescents and children. Assures a comprehensive approach to patient care by applying appropriate theories to psychiatric nursing practice for all patients.Second shift offers a shift differential of 7.5 % above base pay. EEO StatementAll 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.NoticeAt UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.QualificationsThe Essential functions for the Registered Nurse include the following:Demonstrates understanding of physical, emotional, cultural, religious and psychosocial needs of patients across the life spanIdentifies, implements and documents patient/family teachingAssist in providing a safe, therapeutic environmentDemonstrates knowledge of Nursing Department philosophy, and assumes responsibility for maintaining Standards of Nursing Practice and Standards of Care for all patientsWorks without direct supervision, but seeks supervision from immediate supervisor for complex issues that ariseOversees completion of daily Assignment Sheet at the beginning of each shift and revises as neededServes as primary channel of communication between shifts, for patient care unit, and between departments during designated scheduled shiftPrioritizes nursing care interventions according to individual patient and overall unit milieu needsResponds with therapeutic interventions to disruptive behavior disordersProfessionally collaborates with all staff members to facilitate coordinated contribution to patient care; maintains continuity of patient careParticipates and attends treatment planningServes as a role model for patients to observe and learn more socially effective values, attitudes and behaviorsParticipates in the development of patient's problem solving abilitiesIntervenes in crisis situations to promote positive growth and development and seeks to reduce dysfunctional patterns of behaviorFacilitates/Co-Facilitates groups and provides feedback to patients, regarding their behaviorDemonstrates understanding of chemical dependency and CD ProgramIdentifies verbal and non-verbal cues for potential aggressive behavior and applies de-escalation techniques to situationFollows all guidelines when performing seclusion of patientsFollows all guidelines when performing restraint of patientsKnows and follows all procedures related to seclusion/restraintIntervenes in medical emergencies including proper notification of administration, physicians, primary therapist, and family

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