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Registered Nurse Admissions

Universal Health Services, Lexington, KY, United States


Registered Nurse Opportunity

Full Time, 8 Hour Shifts

The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a 110‑bed psychiatric hospital located in Lexington, KY. We provide psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults and are expanding our services to meet the needs of our community.

Responsibilities

Provides in person support for admissions and discharges in the facility.

Responsible for assistting the Unit Registered Nurses with processing new admissions including new admission paperwork and skin assessments.

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

Qualifications

Current KY Nursing Licensure

Experience with intake and admissions preferred

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.

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