What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN, Psych, Adults, 7p-7a position at UofLHealth?
Overview
We are Hiring RNs at Peace Hospital- Acute Adult Inpatient Unit, 1 South
Location: 2020 Newburg Road Louisville, KY 40205
Shift: 7p-7a
Responsibilities
About Us
Peace Hospital, part of UofL Health, is a private, non-profit behavioral health hospital. One of the largest behavioral health facilities in the nation, Peace Hospital is known for providing care for children, adolescents, adults and senior adults, age 55 and older.
Its Kosair Charities Childrens Peace Center is the largest and most comprehensive private provider of youth inpatient behavioral health services in the country. The hospital was the nations first behavioral health care center to open a retail pharmacist operated, long-acting injection clinic. The clinic was established to help people adhere to prescribed medications for behavioral health conditions, such as substance use and psychotic disorders.
Our Mission
As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization specifically focused on behavioral health.
The area of focus
- Age 18
- Acute mental health unit caring for patients with severe mental illness including mood disorders and psychoses
Required Qualifications
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kentucky Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date.
- BLS required from American Heart Association.
- Associate Degree from accredited nursing program
- Ability to complete Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training and successful completion during new hire orientation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive Pay & Benefits Options
- Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays
- Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic
- Partner401K with Employer Match
- Opportunities for Advancement
