RN - Weekend Doubles
Meridell Achievement Center, Liberty Hill, TX, United States
Overview
Meridell Achievement Center is a 134-bed, seclusion free, psychiatric residential treatment facility located northwest of Austin. Our 60-acre campus includes mature oaks, walking paths and outdoor spaces. We have 7 living units separated by gender, age, and development needs with a swimming pool, gymnasium, sports court and playing fields. We provide 24-hour psychiatric care to girls and boys ages 10 to 17 years old with customized therapeutic approaches and intensive behavioral programs to teach young patients to moderate their behavior, manage emotions and improve social functioning.
Website: www.meridell.com
Responsibilities
Our Registered Nurse (RN) position is under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. The RN provides physical assessments of patients; implements treatment plans, evaluates response to treatment, provides complete documentation, administers medications as prescribed and provides health care education for patients and families. The RN is the shift supervisor of the Mental Health Techs and LVN staff and ensures that the environment is safe and therapeutic for all patients. The RN provides direct patient care and management of children, adolescent, and young adult patients as prescribed by the physician and treatment team. Assures safety, supervision, and crisis management for patient populations. Provides assessment and medical management of patients and assists in the management of a therapeutic milieu. Benefits for our RN\'s are listed separately below.
Benefits
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
Pet Insurance
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
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. With growth since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was 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 operates facilities across 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.
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Qualifications
Education/Training
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
One year psychiatric / neuropsychiatric experience with adolescents and/or young adults in a long-term hospital or residential setting preferred.
Experience
One (1) year of experience related to the supervision of related swimming activities and safety in and around pools.
Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness, preferred.
Licensure/Certification
Current Texas professional Nurse License
Current driver license.
Knowledge And Skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information
Demonstrate effective organization
Develop and implement patient care services within discipline
Consistently exhibit mental ability to understand and perform the essential functions of the job
Ability to initiate and implement all phases of the nursing process
Provide safe nursing care
Understand patient rights
Basic supervisory skills
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 support 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.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as recruiters from UHS and its subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Do not provide financial or personal information. Our recruiters will not request such information via email from public webmail clients. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting, report concerns to appropriate law enforcement and verify opportunities on legitimate UHS career websites.
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Meridell Achievement Center is a 134-bed, seclusion free, psychiatric residential treatment facility located northwest of Austin. Our 60-acre campus includes mature oaks, walking paths and outdoor spaces. We have 7 living units separated by gender, age, and development needs with a swimming pool, gymnasium, sports court and playing fields. We provide 24-hour psychiatric care to girls and boys ages 10 to 17 years old with customized therapeutic approaches and intensive behavioral programs to teach young patients to moderate their behavior, manage emotions and improve social functioning.
Website: www.meridell.com
Responsibilities
Our Registered Nurse (RN) position is under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. The RN provides physical assessments of patients; implements treatment plans, evaluates response to treatment, provides complete documentation, administers medications as prescribed and provides health care education for patients and families. The RN is the shift supervisor of the Mental Health Techs and LVN staff and ensures that the environment is safe and therapeutic for all patients. The RN provides direct patient care and management of children, adolescent, and young adult patients as prescribed by the physician and treatment team. Assures safety, supervision, and crisis management for patient populations. Provides assessment and medical management of patients and assists in the management of a therapeutic milieu. Benefits for our RN\'s are listed separately below.
Benefits
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
Pet Insurance
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
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. With growth since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was 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 operates facilities across 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.
Qualifications
Education/Training
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
One year psychiatric / neuropsychiatric experience with adolescents and/or young adults in a long-term hospital or residential setting preferred.
Experience
One (1) year of experience related to the supervision of related swimming activities and safety in and around pools.
Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness, preferred.
Licensure/Certification
Current Texas professional Nurse License
Current driver license.
Knowledge And Skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information
Demonstrate effective organization
Develop and implement patient care services within discipline
Consistently exhibit mental ability to understand and perform the essential functions of the job
Ability to initiate and implement all phases of the nursing process
Provide safe nursing care
Understand patient rights
Basic supervisory skills
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 support 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.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as recruiters from UHS and its subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Do not provide financial or personal information. Our recruiters will not request such information via email from public webmail clients. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting, report concerns to appropriate law enforcement and verify opportunities on legitimate UHS career websites.
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