NURSE PRACTITIONER

Austin Oaks Hospital Job Opening

Austin Oaks Hospital is seeking qualified, energetic candidates for our current job openings. We welcome new graduates! Join us and be a part of our organization servicing our communities mental health needs. If you are a dedicated, hardworking individual who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply. Austin Oaks Hospital puts patient care first.

Position Summary

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner key responsibilities include but are not limited to : assessing, diagnosing, and treating the mental health needs of patients. Provide therapy and prescribe medications for patients who have mental health disorders or substance abuse problems. Provides emergency psychiatric services, physical and psychosocial examination of patients. Works independently with other members of the medical team, with entitlements to specific clinical privileges. Consults with physicians on cases that are beyond scope of practice.

Qualifications

Education : Required : Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, currently licensed to practice by the Texas State Board of Nursing. MSN.

Licensure / Certification : Current Texas State Nursing License. Current CPR or BLS certification. Aggressive Behavior Management training within 90 days of hire date.

Experience : One year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting (preferred).

Work Hours

Days and possibly some evenings.

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive compensation, excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan Generous paid time off, 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.