Registered Nurse -Behavioral Health
- Portsmouth, VA
- Full-time
Job description
Responsibilities
Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-Time
Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center offers intensive residential treatment services within a secure setting. Our programs are designed to meet the needs of youth ages 7 - 17 who are experiencing emotional, psychiatric and educational difficulties. In addition to our general psychiatric programs, we also offer specialty programs for youth with more serious challenges. Harbor Point and its programs are fully accredited by The Joint Commission and the Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Educational Facilities. We are licensed by The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Virginia Department of Education. We are a TRICARE®-approved and certified facility.
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Behavioral Health Center provides direct patient care to individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use disorders. The RN is responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care in a safe, compassionate, and therapeutic environment. This role focuses on stabilization, recovery support, and patient advocacy while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Evaluating all aspects of nursing care on assigned unit for residents ages 07-17. Adheres to Nursing Standards and Policies, Facility Policies and Procedures and the Nurse Practice Act.
Harbor Point offers comprehensive benefits for the Registered Nurse (RN) position, such as:
• 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
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• 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
• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing
• Must be licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or have a multi-
state license
• Prefer experience with children and adolescents in a psychiatric facility or rehabilitation
program. New Nurses will be considered.
• Demonstrates knowledge of risk factors for violence and determining potential for violent
acting out and ability to assess suicidal/homicidal ideations.
• Good verbal and written skills, ability to rotate shifts and programs as necessary, ability to maintain
confidentiality of resident information.
EEO Statement
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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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