About Universal Health Services:

 

One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies.  Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.  Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

 

About The Ridge:

 

The Ridge Behavioral Health System is seeking a dynamic and talented Registered Nurse. Located in Lexington, KY, the heart of the Bluegrass, The Ridge Behavioral Health System offers a healing environment that is reassuring to a patients’ sense of security and confidentiality. Dedicated to excellence, The Ridge Behavioral Health System is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, as a licensed, 110-bed hospital, providing psychiatric (mental health) and chemical dependency (drug & alcohol rehabilitation) services to children, adolescents and adults. Inpatient care is provided on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week. Outpatient and partial hospitalization services are provided on a six-day per week basis, days and evenings. Care is provided according to an established code of ethical conduct and strict adherence to patient rights. The Ridge Behavioral Health System is owned and operated by Universal Health Services. For more information, visit our website at ridgebhs.com

 

Position Summary:

 

Provides professional nursing care to patients within the treatment milieu utilizing Standards of Nursing Practice and Care.

 

Position Specific Competencies

 

• Accurately and timely completes the following duties: new patient admissions, assessment, orders, treatment plan, property inventory, nutritional screening, progress note, patient education, safe and efficient medication administration
• Facilitates group activities tailored to the appropriate topic, age, and level of understanding as approved by the Program Coordinator
• Adheres to and completes precaution forms in accordance with hospital policy and procedure
• Initiates treatment plan upon admission and updates treatment plan based on patient’s assessed needs
• Completes emergency transfer, insuring continuity of care and communication between levels of transition
• Flow sheet documentation completed accurately
• Accurately and timely transcribes physician orders
• Thoroughly completes patient Discharge Sheet
• Demonstrates ability to administer medications according to hospital policy and procedures
• Communicates to oncoming shift of any changes or problems with patients to promote continuity of care
• Communicates changes in patient’s status (legal, psychiatric, physical) with physician and immediate supervisor and other treatment team members
• Follows proper NCI de-escalation techniques when handling crisis situations.
• Provides appropriate crisis intervention as necessary by anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors, utilizing de-escalation techniques to diffuse the situation, correctly prioritizing safety concerns.
• Uses appropriate counseling skills by de-escalating aggression, using active listening skills, using appropriate tone and volume of voice, providing a high frequency and variety of positive reinforcements, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and promoting a positive peer culture.
• Demonstrates proper procedures for therapeutic holds and seclusions
• Contraband is properly removed and disposed of according to policy
• Charge Nurse Duties  Ensures completion & documentation of vital signs and withdrawal checks
• Ensure therapeutic milieu is maintained
• Attends & participates in treatment team meetings
• Ensures unit staff completes duties as assigned
• Prepares and gives shift report to oncoming shift allowing time for questions and discussion
• Ensures all medications and treatments are completed and signed off by the end of the shift or an explanation if not done
• Completes Assignment Sheet:
• Assignment of patient observations
• Assignment of breaks and meal periods
• Medication administration responsibilities
• Group responsibilities
• Assignment of code responsibility
• Round on the unit with physician as needed
• Check if lab work has been ordered, samples collected, results have been received and placed in appropriate patients’ chart flagged for physician review
• Ensures accuracy of census sheet and reports any discrepancies immediately to CNO
• Ensures admissions are logged for H&Ps and consults
• Ensures completion of Infection Control/Security checklist
• Ensures narcotic count is correct with staff signatures & emergency box is checked
• Ensures accurate completion and verification for signatures at the end of shift for Glucometer, Refrigerator and Unit Safety & Security logs
• Completes two patient observation rounds each shift and signs forms for each patient
• Notify Nurse Manager and/or Nursing Supervisor of any staffing needs, unusual events, risk indicators, & infection control issues.  Complete forms as required
• Ensures 24 hour chart audits are completed
• Verify Kardex for completion, accuracy and updates by the end of each shift
• Check Oxygen tanks’ gauge for O2
• Ensures 24-hour chart checks are completed by night shift staff
• Notify parents/guardian of Seclusion/Restraints and patient injuries
• Documentation          
• Progress notes are current, complete, legible, and reflect accurate objective information and adhere to documentation protocols and policies.  Notes include physical, medical, and behavioral status in accordance with BIRP guidelines.
• Documents significant developments and/or changes in a patient’s behavior or condition promptly to unit staff and other team members as necessary.
• Documents intake/output assessments.
• Documents & reports incidents immediately and according to policy.
• Completes seclusion and restraint paperwork in full and accurately as needed.
• Documents Medication Education and patient perception of effectiveness & side effects. 

 

This opportunity provides the following:

 

• *UHS is Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• PTO Accrual
• Bonus opportunity 

 

UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.

 

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For more information about this or other positions, please contact Sonia Joyner, Human Resources Director, at 859-268-6477.