Registered Nurse; Rn

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) – DAYS

Gulfport Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility) – 90‑bed psychiatric hospital offering child, adolescent, adult and military service behavioral health programs and treatment services.

Position Summary:

The Staff Nurse (RN) is a registered professional nurse who prescribes, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices. Opportunities to work with various patient populations including children, adolescents and adults. Our nurses work 12‑hour shifts (7 a‑7 p or 7 p‑7 a) with some rotating weekends. Walk‑In Wednesdays – Interviews for RNs on Wednesday from 9 a‑12 p.

• Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required;
  Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum one (1) year experience in a psychiatric health‑care facility preferred.
• Licensure: Currently licensed to practice by the Mississippi State Board of Nursing.
• Additional Requirements: Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications. CPR certification and CPI certification (Management of Aggressive Behavior) including restraint and seclusion policies, within 90 days of employment, and prior to assisting in restraining procedures. Training can be obtained during new hire orientation.

12‑hour shifts, 7 p‑7 a. Rotating weekends.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Free basic life insurance
• SoFi student loan refinancing program

Contact Cynthia Render‑Leach, Human Resources Director at 228‑236‑2129 or Cynthia.

Render‑ for more information.

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.