Registered Nurse Military Unit Full Time

Registered Nurse - Military Unit Full Time Days Job Code: 66325 Facility: Roxbury Location: SHIPPENSBURG, PA US United States Region: United States Travel Involved: None Job Type: Full Time Job Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Minimum Education Required: Associate Degree Skills: Health Care -gt; Behavioral Health, RN Category: Nursing FTE: 1.0 Position Summary: Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nations largest and most respected health care management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 65,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion. Roxbury Treatment Center is a private 112-bed sub-acute detoxificationrehabilitation and psychiatric center located at the foothills of the scenic Blue Mountains. In our 60-bed chemical dependency unit, detoxification is conducted under close medical supervision. The team of physicians and our around-the-clock nursing staff provide the needed assessment and care. The Recovery Program offers a professional approach to the treatment of chemical dependencies. Our treatment team includes Certified Addictions Counselors, Masters and Bachelors level clinicians, and nurses. Our Military Initiative Program opened in June 2010 to treat active military personnel dealing with chemical dependency and mental health issues. The co-occurring program developed by our Treatment Team is a dynamic and multifaceted approach for this specialized treatment program. Roxbury also has an acute psychiatric unit treating individuals with mental illnesses who need short-term hospitalization. This program specializes in treating adult patients who are suffering from co-occurring disorders; mental illness and substance useabuse issues. Staffed with mental health techs and nurses around the clock, our Chief Medical Officer and psychiatrists oversee this cutting edge psychiatric treatment program. We also offer individual and group chemical dependency therapy at our outpatient clinics located in Carlisle and Chambersburg. The position for which we are recruiting is full-time RN on the military unit. Hours are 7am - 7:30pm including weekend shifts. The Nurse provides nursing care in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Roxbury. The Nurse is accountable for assigned nursing care activities on a shift basis and is responsible for promoting and enhancing nursing practice on the unit under the direction of the Assistant Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager or DON. Requirements Education And Experience: Graduate of an accredited licensed practical nursing program. One year prior experience in inpatient or mental health nursing, preferred. Licensure amp; Certification: Licensure and registration by the Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners as an LPN or RN.