Registered Nurse Supervisor Adult\Adolescent Psychiatric Unit PRN - Full-time / Part-time

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 65,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion

Roxbury Treatment Center is a private 112-bed sub-acute detoxification/rehabilitation and psychiatric center located at the foothills of the scenic Blue Mountains . In our 60-bed chemical dependency unit, detoxification is conducted under close medical supervision. The team of physicians and our around-the-clock nursing staff provide the needed assessment and care. The Recovery Program offers a professional approach to the treatment of chemical dependencies. Our treatment team includes Certified Addictions Counselors, Masters and Bachelors level clinicians, and nurses.

Our Military Initiative Program opened in June 2010 to treat active military personnel dealing with chemical dependency and mental health issues. The co-occurring program developed by our Treatment Team is a dynamic and multifaceted approach for this specialized treatment program.

Roxbury also has an acute psychiatric unit treating individuals with mental illnesses who need short-term hospitalization. This program specializes in treating adult patients who are suffering from co-occurring disorders mental illness and substance use/abuse issues. Staffed with mental health techs and nurses around the clock, our Chief Medical Officer and psychiatrists oversee this cutting edge psychiatric treatment program.

A new acute psychiatric unit treating adolescents between the ages of 13 - 17 recently opened at Roxbury. Staffed with mental health techs and nurses around the clock, our Chief Medical Officer and psychiatrists oversee this cutting edge psychiatric treatment program helping teens deal with mental illness and co-occurring disorders.

We also offer individual and group chemical dependency therapy at our outpatient clinics located in Carlisle and Chambersburg .

Roxbury current has an opening for a per diem registered nurse to work on our adult and/or adolescent psychiatric units. PRN, Monday Overnight, with other shifts as necessary.

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Education:

Graduate of an accredited nursing program. One year prior psychiatric experience in mental health nursing preferred.

Licensure and Certification:

Licensure and registration by the Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners as a registered nurse.

Knowledge:

Must possess knowledge of dual diagnosis/chemical dependency/mental health patients age-specific patient issues, limit setting and behavior management, crisis prevention and intervention techniques medical criteria for acceptance/exclusion of patients all nursing knowledge and responsibilities for the sub-acute, residential, and hospital setting working knowledge of infection control practices knowledge and comprehension of regulatory agency standards (DOH, DPW, CMS, Joint Commission, etc.) staff development procedures and requirements ability to communicate orally, telephonically, and in writing working knowledge of computer systems and various software must maintain certification CPR, Verbal De-Escalation, and Handle With Care. Must possess good interpersonal skills and the ability to be a team player. Good documentation, organization and time management skills are necessary. Must be effective in decision-making and problem solving.

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