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RN, Healthcare Nursing, Mental Health Nurse

Job in Norfolk, Virginia, 23500, USA
Listing for: Universal Hospital Services Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-03
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Healthcare Nursing, Mental Health Nurse, RN Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Responsibilities

Registered Nurse (RN)

New $10,000 Sign-on Bonus

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) invites applications for the position of Registered Nurse
. Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health, located in Norfolk, Virginia, provides acute, residential, and Partial Hospitalization treatment for children and teens with behavioral and/or mental health concerns. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. All employees must be fully vaccinated per CDC guidelines;

proof of vaccination is required at New Employee Orientation (NEO).

Position Scope
:
The Registered Nurse is responsible for planning, directing, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of nursing care on the assigned unit for residents and patients. Adheres to Nursing Standards and Policies, Facility Policies and Procedures, and the Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities
:

  • Responsible for nursing care based on the nursing process and in compliance with facility policies and procedures.
  • Monitor, report, and document the residents’/patients’ behavior and physiological status.
  • Administer medications and perform treatments/procedures in compliance with facility and nursing services policies and procedures.
  • Guide the response to residents who are behaviorally out of control or who may be experiencing a medical or behavioral crisis in collaboration with the Director of Nursing, Medical Staff with delineated privileges, and Physician.
  • Demonstrate clinical competence in the delivery of direct patient care and the implementation of the milieu management program.
  • Report accurately and concisely to oncoming shifts regarding the conditions of residents both medically and psychiatrically.

Qualifications

  • Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia or compact authority as a Registered Nurse.
  • Graduation from an accredited nursing program with active licensure and registration by the Virginia Board of Nurse Examiners;
    Bachelor or Master degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience that meets the education, knowledge, skills and abilities.
  • Experience as a Registered Nurse providing clinical care, generally equivalent to 1 or more years; experience in behavioral health strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of general addictions and psychiatric nursing process, therapeutic relationships and processes, age-specific growth and development, limit setting crisis and behavior management strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Skill in the use of computer systems and software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of the Joint Commission/CMS requirements, and both state and federal regulatory requirements strongly preferred.
  • Must be able to handle multiple competing tasks with minimum supervision and take initiative on matters of revolving urgency.
  • CPR certification required.
  • This opportunity provides the following:

    • Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health offers a challenging and rewarding work environment.
    • Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
    • Competitive compensation.
    • Excellent benefits program – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term disability.
    • UHS Retirement Savings Plan.
    • Stock Purchase Plan.
    • 401k plan with company match.
    • Generous Paid Time Off.

    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 promote recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation 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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