RN II, Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth Houston

2 weeks ago


Houston TX United States UT Health Science Center Full time
RN II, Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth Houston

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees * Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) * The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue * Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) * Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan We take care of our employees As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * Free financial and legal counseling * Free mental health counseling services * Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs * Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. * Resources for child and elder care * Plus many more Join a growing team With the opening of Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth Houston, we will soon have the largest academic psychiatric hospital in the country, serving the region with a 500+ bed facility. Our dedicated health care employees will have the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of mental health specialties and cutting-edge research. With exposure to a variety of specialties such as Acute, Subacute, and Intensive Outpatient, Continuum of Care, Mood Disorders, ECT, Early Onset Treatment, Adult General Psychiatry, Competency Restoration, Child and Adolescent, Juvenile Justice, Geriatric Psychiatry, Treatment Mall and Unit-Based Programming. This dedicated team will work in an integrated campus to bring world class resources to the community. Apply today to be a part of this committed team serving the mental health needs of the area. Position Summary: Assesses patients' medical and psychiatric needs and provides professional nursing care in response to this assessment. Directs and supervises the delivery of care by other nursing team members (LVNs and Psychiatric Technicians) in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Location: Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth Houston Dept.: BSC Acuity Management Status: Full-Time FLSA: Non-Exempt Position Key Accountabilities: 1. Assesses patient needs, plans and implements patient care activities and evaluates the patients' response to the treatment. 2. Assists patient and families in discharge planning, including instructions concerning medications, safety issues post-discharge, home care, potential problems and appropriate follow-up for additional support needed. 3. Participates in regularly scheduled team conferences and collaborates with the related health care providers in treatment, discharge planning and provisions of care. 4. Functions as the liaison between patients and physicians, other multidisciplinary team members and community agencies/resources. 5. Documents patient care and outcomes per hospital policy and accrediting agencies. 6. Administers medication and other therapeutic interventions, as ordered by the physician. 7. Makes decisions based on experience and training as to whether emergency situation exists and responds to emergency situations. May administer CPR and/or other first aid measures. 8. Remains abreast of developments in the field of nursing by attending seminars and workshops, communicating with peers and reading pertinent literature. 9. Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: Current State of Texas Registered Nurse license. CPR certified. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school with one year nursing experience; OR Associates degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school with three years nursing experience; OR Nursing Diploma (3 year program) and two years nursing experience; OR will accept ADN with two years' experience at HCPC as a Staff Nurse I. Minimum Experience: Years of experience varies based on education level. Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215 Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.



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