PSYCH NURSE​/PT

About Us

University Behavioral Center, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), is committed to providing intensive mental health services to children, adolescents and adults as well as detox and substance abuse programs for adults. The facility is located on a beautiful 14‑acre campus in Orlando, Florida, and includes 112 licensed beds.

Psychiatric Nurse (RN) – Part‑Time (20 hours per week). We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse to join our healthcare team at University Behavioral Center, located in Orlando, Florida. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of mental health practices and be committed to providing high‑quality care to patients. Previous experience in a psychiatric facility or rehabilitation program is highly preferred, and an active Florida RN license is required.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ mental health status and needs.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses to treatment.
• Provide therapeutic interventions, including crisis intervention and supportive counseling.
• Perform physical examinations and vital signs monitoring as required.
• Engage in patient education regarding mental health conditions and treatment options.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance skills in psychiatric nursing.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

• Current license to practice nursing in the State of Florida (or eligible to receive or renew)
• Current CPR or BLS certification
• Preferred one year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting with patients aged 5‑65 years+

12‑hour shifts; day or night shift available; rotating weekends.

• Proficiency in medical terminology for medical documentation (preferred)
• Experience with behavioral health patients (preferred)
• Knowledge of patient care principles for adult psychiatric patients (beneficial)
• Familiarity with older adult care practices (advantageous)
• Experience working with children in a psychiatric setting (highly desirable)
• Competence in taking vital signs accurately
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
• Strong critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills

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.

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email.

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University Behavioral Center is located on a beautiful 14‑acre campus in Orlando, Florida, with 112 licensed beds. Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), headquarters in King of Prussia, PA, has 96,700 employees and operates across the US, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Visit  for more information.