Temp Psych Registered Nurse FT Nights - Adult

Responsibilities Psych Registered Nurse (Temp 3-6 months) - Adult Unit - $60 / hr The Brook KMI is a 98-bed hospital offering a full continuum of inpatient, extended care, residential, partial hospitalization and outpatient services for adolescents, adults and seniors.

Our specialized treatment services are provided by a multidisciplinary team of highly trained psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, addiction counselors, nurses, pastoral counselors and activity therapists.

The Brook Hospitals prides itself upon the fact that our patients are referred directly to us by local professionals and organizations : physicians, psychologists, social workers, employee assistance professionals, community mental health centers, hospitals, schools, courts, social service agencies and managed care organizations.

These direct referrals and our high patient and family satisfaction rates are a reflection of our effectiveness in treating mental illness and addictions.

The Psych Registered Nurse - Temp / Seasonal will be responsible for the 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.

This position is a 3-month temporary position with the opportunity to extend to 6 months. Shifts will be 3 nights per week, 7p-7a with rotating weekends.

Job Duties / Responsibilities : Provide assessment of patients’ psychiatric and medical status. Administer medication and medical treatment as prescribed by physician.

Assess, direct and intervene in crisis situations. Initiate and document special treatment procedures. Provide and direct milieu management.

Document nursing care, treatment and patient’s response to treatment. Provide health education to patients. Benefits Highlights Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries! About Universal Health Services : One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.

UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, annual revenues were $13.

4 billion in . During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94, employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries.

Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.

S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Qualifications If you would like to learn more about the Psych Registered Nurse position,