Registered Nurse

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected healthcare management companies, operating through its subsidiaries.

**Some responsibilities include:** 1. Demonstrates leadership in organizing the delivery of patient care in an acute psychiatric setting for patients experiencing a wide rage of psychiatric conditions. 2. Provides continuous nursing care for patients utilizing the nursing process within the scope of practice. 3. Executes nursing procedures according to policy after demonstrating proficiency. 4. Assists Charge Nurse. 5. Interacts with and assists in teaching patients. 6. Functions as a therapeutic leader/member in planning and working with patient groups. 7. Serves as a clinical resource person for staff members in their daily activities. 8. Documents pertinent information accurately, timely and legibly. 9. Functions as a medication nurse when assigned. 10. Promotes safety by attending mandatory in-services and complies with all safety measures initiated by the facility 11. Promotes a positive working environment by demonstrating respect and tolerance for age, gender, race and choice of lifestyle. 12. Assumes responsibility for professional development and ongoing education. 13. Demonstrate required attendance and reliability 14. Maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times.

**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:** Current licensure as a Registered Nurse through the State of Colorado Board of Registered Nursing. Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or baccalaureate program. Clinical experience in psychiatric setting preferred. Charge Nurses require a minimum of one (1) year in psychiatric nursing or one (1) year experience as a Charge Nurse, must have the ability to communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership ability, and must have an interest in professional and managerial growth. **KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:** - Must be able to perform concentrated and/or complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and/or highly technical siutations - Must be able to work successfully under highly stressful situations - Must be able to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures