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Laurel Ridge Treatment Center

RN Admission part-time

Laurel Ridge Treatment Center, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208

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Laurel Ridge Treatment Center . Since 1987,

Laurel Ridge Treatment Center

has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addiction services in San Antonio and South Texas. Our 330‑bed facility is one of the largest freestanding psychiatric hospitals in the United States. Located on a therapeutic 29‑acre campus, Laurel Ridge serves children, adolescents, young adults, adults, veterans and military personnel, treating disorders such as bipolar disorder, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. Laurel Ridge is part of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a Fortune 500 corporation that provides a wide range of healthcare services nationwide. Key Responsibilities

Provides leadership and direction to Mental Health Workers and LVNs Assesses patient/resident care. Administers medication and medical treatment as prescribed by a physician, physician’s assistant or nurse practitioner. Provides structure to and assists in maintaining the therapeutic milieu. Documents nursing care and treatment progression in the progress notes using the multidisciplinary treatment plan. Implements nursing and milieu care; oversight and management of therapeutic milieu. Assesses, intervenes and directs staff in psychiatric and/or medical crisis situations. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of appropriate nursing assessment, diagnosis, and intervention with psychiatric patients; ability to administer medication accurately and monitor side effects; knowledge of milieu management; ability to delegate responsibility to other staff and monitor their performance; ability to safely implement emergency behavioral interventions; skill in developing therapeutic relationships with individuals of all ages; skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation. Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Licensure/Certification:

Current Texas driver’s license or valid state ID; current Texas State Registered Nurse license or compact state licensure. Experience:

Experience in mental health nursing preferred but not required. Benefits

Employee Recharge Massage Zone 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 Career development opportunities 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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Seniority Level

Not Applicable Employment Type

Part‑time Job Function

Health Care Provider

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