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Registered Nurse PRN

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DENTON, Texas

Posted Oct 5 · Applications close Oct 5, 2027

License
RN licenseCurrently licensed to practice by the Texas State Board of Nursing.
Term
Per Diem

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License
Currently licensed to practice by the Texas State Board of Nursing. Check your license
Certification
CPR certification and successful completion of Handle with Care and Verbal De-escalation including restraint and seclusion policies, within 30 days of employment and prior to assisting in restraining procedures.After hire · within 30 days
Also asks
Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications.
Also asks
Additional

Preferred

Education
Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Experience
A min.imum of three (3) years experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred.

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Responsibilities

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. Serving North Texas and surrounding areas, UBH Denton has provided a range of programs treating mental health illnesses and substance abuse issues since 2005. Our inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services offer supportive and compassionate care for adolescents and adults with specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment that puts patient care first while also having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.

Website: http://www.ubhdenton.com Shift: PRN

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse is a licensed professional 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.

Job Duties/

Responsibilities

  • Ensure that all staff members deliver care in accordance with the Standards of Care and Practice.
  • Responsibilities for compliance with the Joint Commission, state and regulatory standards and patient rights standards.
  • Ensure Infection Control, Safety and Risk Management policies and procedures are consistently implemented
  • Documents patient information and nursing care in the provision of nursing services.

What do our current nurses value at UBH of Denton & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry.

Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience.

At UHS, you have a voice.

Benefit Highlights

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U. S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com .

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Qualifications

Education

Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Experience

A min.imum of three (3) years experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred.

Licensure

Currently licensed to practice by the Texas State Board of Nursing.

Additional

Requirements

Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications. CPR certification and successful completion of Handle with Care and Verbal De-escalation including restraint and seclusion policies, within 30 days of employment and prior to assisting in restraining procedures.

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.

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At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.

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What's around it?

In Denton, TX

Denton, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent
$1,420/mo
Household income
$76,019/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Denton, TX

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