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Registered Nurse (RN)
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$83,871 / year median in Virginia
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Website:
https://www.kempsvillecbh.com/Position Description:
The Registered Nurse is responsible for planning, directing, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of nursing care on assigned unit for residents and patients. Adheres to Nursing Standards and Policies, Facility Policies and Procedures and the Nurse Practice Act.Job Duties/ Responsibilities:
- Responsible for nursing care based on the nursing process and in compliance with facility policies and procedures.
- Monitor, report, and document the residents/patient's behavior and physiological status.
- Administer medications and perform treatments/procedures in compliance with facility and nursing services, policies, and procedures.
- Guide the response to residents who are behaviorally out of control or who may be experiencing a medical or behavioral crisis in collaboration with the Director of Nursing, Medical Staff with delineated privileges and Physician.
- Responsible for demonstrating clinical competence in the delivery of direct patient care and the implementation of the milieu management program.
- Report accurately and concisely to oncoming shifts regarding conditions of residents both medically and psychiatrically.
- $10,000 Sign-on Bonus for this position
Benefit Highlights:
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Tuition Reimbursement program and student loan refinancing Employee Assistant Program (EAP) Life Insurance and Disability Insurances Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) Wellness Programs and other voluntary benefits Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website UHS Benefits Service Center About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program with active licensure and registration by the Virginia Board of Nurse Examiners, as a Registered Nurse; bachelor's or master's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience that meets the education, knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Experience as a Registered Nurse, providing clinical care, generally equivalent to 1 or more years; experience in behavioral health strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of general addictions and psychiatric nursing process, therapeutic relationships and processes, age specific growth and development, limit setting crisis and behavior management strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Skill in the use of computer systems and software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).
- Must be able to handle multiple competing tasks, with minimum supervision, and take initiative on matters of revolving urgency.