You’ll need
Licensure
✓Currently licensed to practice by the Mississippi State Board of Nursing.
Certifications
✓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.
Education
✓Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Qualifications
✓Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications.
✓Training can be obtained during new hire orientation.
✓Hours: 12-hour shifts, 7p - 7a.
✓Rotating weekends.
✓WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT GULFPORT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND UHS?
✓An environment that puts patient care first.
✓One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times.
✓Supportive and responsive leadership.
✓You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry.
✓Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.
✓There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.
A minimum of one (1) year experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision401(k) with matchPaid time offTuition assistance
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About the role
Responsibilities Gulfport Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility): Gulfport Behavioral Health System, is a 92-bed psychiatric hospital offering child, adolescent, adult and military service behavioral health programs and treatment services. For more information, please visit us at www.gulfportbehavioral.