Nurse​/Night Shift

Who We Are

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. Our mental health facility provides safe and effective inpatient treatment to help individuals live more productive and fulfilling lives. The facility is located on a 14‑acre campus in Orlando, Florida, and includes 112 licensed beds.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse to join our healthcare team at University Behavioral Center in Orlando, Florida. Candidates should hold an active and clear license in the state of Florida, and previous experience in a psychiatric facility or rehabilitation program is highly preferred.

• 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.

Day/Night shift positions available.

$3,000 with commitment.

• 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
• Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition‑to‑Practice Program (may earn 20 CEUs)
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• Tuition assistance

Current nurses value an environment that puts patient care first, supportive leadership, and opportunities for growth and advancement. Robust continuing‑education options and diverse career pathways are available for those who thrive in a collaborative, patient‑centered setting.

• Current license to practice nursing in the state of Florida (or eligibility 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+.

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

• Proficiency in medical terminology for documentation.
• Experience with behavioral health patients.
• Knowledge of patient care principles for adult psychiatric patients.
• Familiarity with older adult care practices.
• Experience working with children in a psychiatric setting.
• Competence in taking vital signs accurately.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• 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.