Registered Nurse - PRN
About Canyon Creek Behavioral Health
Canyon Creek Behavioral Health is a 102‑bed, acute‑care psychiatric hospital located in Temple, Texas. The facility features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care and intensive outpatient programs.
Position Summary
The Staff Nurse (R.N.) is a registered professional nurse who prescribes, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health‑team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices.
Responsibilities
- Prioritize and formulate a plan of care based on patient assessment and according to policy.
- Document and reassess any significant changes in the patient’s condition in compliance with facility policy.
- Provide education to patients and families based on their identified needs and limitations, including communication, interpersonal, and social skills as well as basic principles of physical health.
Qualifications
- Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing (required); Bachelor’s Degree (preferred).
- Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience preferred; minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a psychiatric health‑care facility preferred.
- Licensure: Currently licensed to practice by the Texas State Board of Nursing.
- Additional Requirements: CPR certification and training in appropriate use of seclusion and restraint within 30 days of employment; successful completion of “Handle with Care” training and Service Excellence Training within 30 days of employment. Certifications may be obtained during new‑hire orientation.
About Universal Health Services
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is a Fortune 500® corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, PA. Founded in 1979, UHS operates inpatient acute‑care facilities, inpatient behavioral‑health facilities, outpatient and other locations nationwide, as well as virtual behavioral‑health services, an insurance offering, and a physician network across the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com