Independent Contractor Rn Jobs in Chatham, VA (NOW HIRING)

Registered Nurse (RN) - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

This opportunity is full-time and offers comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off, and competitive pay.

Located in South Central Virginia, The Hughes Center is a highly-structured psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth ages 10 to 22 with neurodevelopmental disorders. The Hughes Center also provides private, community-based educational services. We provide both individualized and holistic care for adolescents and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a nurturing, family-friendly environment. We utilize a multidisciplinary team approach to provide comprehensive evaluations and evidence-based treatment (and educational) interventions with the intent to increase each youth’s level of functional independence. Our team also works diligently to address or manage medical conditions and challenging behaviors that are often associated with individuals who are diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders. We challenge our residents to adapt to and apply learned skills within new environments and situations, and to maintain functional use of these skills when they return to their homes or other community-based settings.

Our Current Hiring Needs:

• Full Time: 7:00pm - 7:00am
• Full Time: 7:00am - 7:00pm

Benefits for our full-time Nurses include:

• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation
• Top-Notch Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Meals provided
• Part-Time and PRN positions do not qualify for benefits

Who we are:

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Nurse at The Hughes Center is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

The RN is responsible for:

• Planning, directing, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of nursing care on assigned unit for residents ages 10-22
• Ensuring nursing services are provided in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care and the Interdisciplinary Plan of Treatment
• Monitoring, reporting, and documenting the residents’ behavior and physiological status
• Administering medications and performing treatments/procedures
• Guiding the response to residents who are behaviorally out of control or who may be experiencing a medical or behavioral crisis in collaboration with the nurse manager and physician
• Reporting accurately and concisely to oncoming shifts regarding conditions of residents

Registered Nurse (RN) Job Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice nursing in the State of Virginia (or eligible to receive or renew)
• Current CPR or BLS certification preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire
• Ability to successfully complete and pass all components of Handle With Care & Verbal De-escalation Crisis Intervention Training
• Ability to use and supervise Handle With Care (HWC) techniques
• Reflect behavior, attitude, and appearance appropriate to the position and be supportive of the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives
• Effectively communicate both verbally and via written documentation

The Hughes Center is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-hire drug screen, pre-hire background checks, and education verification are required of all new employees.

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. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. 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 all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

EEO Statement

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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