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Ridge Behavioral Health

1 job near Columbus, OH

Unit RN Behavioral Health

The Ridge Behavioral Health

Lexington, KY • On-site

$35 - $50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Registered Nurse Opportunity

Full Time, 12 Hour Shifts, $ 15,000 sign-on bonus

At The Ridge we are looking for compassionate professionals who:
  • Believe in providing exceptional service to every patient, every interaction, every time.
  • Value a trauma-informed approach to care.
  • Want to be part of a supportive, professional team dedicated to creating a safe and therapeutic environment.

As the only free-standing psychiatric hospital in the Central Kentucky area, we are here to help. Please join our team as we expand our services to meet the needs of our community.

The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a 110-bed hospital located in the heart of the Bluegrass, Lexington, KY. The Ridge provides psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. The Ridge offers Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Programs, Individual Counseling, as well as Medication Management for all ages. We have provided behavioral health services to over 92 Kentucky counties for more than 39 years.

Job Duties Include:
  • 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.
  • 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.

What We Offer You:
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
  • Sign On Bonus Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Retention Bonus Program, and Referral Bonus Program.
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries.
  • Close to Hamburg & I-75.
  • Free parking on premises.
  • Free meal with each shift.

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 were $13.4 billion in 2022. 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. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 94,000 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 all over the USA, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.