RN Psych Full-time
UHS

FT Mental Health Registered Nurse (AM)

UHS Sacramento, CA
Responsibilities Heritage Oaks Hospital is part of the UHS Family of Providers which has been highly regarded as an integral part of the greater Sacramento and Northern California mental health system since 1988. Conveniently located in northern Sacramento, Heritage Oaks is a fully accredited, 125-bed acute psychiatric hospital offering a full range of individually tailored treatment services to adolescents, adults, and senior adults, including treatment for substance abuse and chemical dependency issues with drugs and alcohol. Heritage Oaks is a Medicare provider in addition to contracts with most commercial health insurance plans. We are committed to providing service excellence to all and ensuring our patients receive the optimal level of care that will be most beneficial to their health and recovery. Website: https://heritageoakshospital.com/ The Mental Health Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional responsible for delivering comprehensive, patient‑centered psychiatric nursing care in an inpatient behavioral health environment. The RN performs ongoing assessments, develops individualized plans of care, implements therapeutic interventions, and evaluates patient responses. This role requires strong clinical judgment, crisis‑management skills, and the ability to maintain a safe, structured, and recovery‑oriented milieu for patients experiencing acute and chronic psychiatric conditions. Conduct environmental rounds, safety checks, and contraband assessments in accordance with policy. Identify changes in patient condition, including behavioral escalation, medical instability, or safety concerns, and intervene promptly. Implement evidence‑based nursing interventions, including de‑escalation, crisis intervention, limit‑setting, and psychotherapeutic communication. Utilize appropriate interventions during psychiatric and medical emergencies, including code response, HWC physical interventions, and rapid assessment. Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and recovery‑oriented environment for patients with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions. Manage patient assignments consistent with established staffing standards, including a typical 1:6 ratio, modified based on acuity and clinical judgment. Document interventions and patient progress toward treatment goals in a clear, timely, and clinically relevant manner. Support discharge planning by identifying patient needs, barriers, and required follow‑up services. Schedule: AM Shift (7 AM - 3:30 PM) Shift differential on top of base pay: $3 on weekends Heritage Oaks offers comprehensive benefits such as: Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Education Assistance Challenging and rewarding work environment Qualifications Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Preferred Experience: Minimum of three (3) years’ psychiatric nursing experience preferred. Demonstrated competency in assessment, crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, and milieu management. Licensure: Current California RN license. Current CPR certification. Completion of Handle with Care (HWC) training, including seclusion/restraint competencies, within 30 days of hire. Successful completion of medication‑administration and developmental‑competency exams. Additional Requirements: Ability to adapt to changing patient needs, acuity levels, and assignments. Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain composure and clinical effectiveness in high‑stress situations. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com 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 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams 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. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
RN Psych Full-time
UHS

FT/PT Mental Health Registered Nurse (PM)

UHS Sacramento, CA
Responsibilities Heritage Oaks Hospital is part of the UHS Family of Providers which has been highly regarded as an integral part of the greater Sacramento and Northern California mental health system since 1988. Conveniently located in northern Sacramento, Heritage Oaks is a fully accredited, 125-bed acute psychiatric hospital offering a full range of individually tailored treatment services to adolescents, adults, and senior adults, including treatment for substance abuse and chemical dependency issues with drugs and alcohol. Heritage Oaks is a Medicare provider in addition to contracts with most commercial health insurance plans. We are committed to providing service excellence to all and ensuring our patients receive the optimal level of care that will be most beneficial to their health and recovery. Website: https://heritageoakshospital.com/ The Mental Health Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional responsible for delivering comprehensive, patient‑centered psychiatric nursing care in an inpatient behavioral health environment. The RN performs ongoing assessments, develops individualized plans of care, implements therapeutic interventions, and evaluates patient responses. This role requires strong clinical judgment, crisis‑management skills, and the ability to maintain a safe, structured, and recovery‑oriented milieu for patients experiencing acute and chronic psychiatric conditions. Conduct environmental rounds, safety checks, and contraband assessments in accordance with policy. Identify changes in patient condition, including behavioral escalation, medical instability, or safety concerns, and intervene promptly. Implement evidence‑based nursing interventions, including de‑escalation, crisis intervention, limit‑setting, and psychotherapeutic communication. Utilize appropriate interventions during psychiatric and medical emergencies, including code response, HWC physical interventions, and rapid assessment. Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and recovery‑oriented environment for patients with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions. Manage patient assignments consistent with established staffing standards, including a typical 1:6 ratio, modified based on acuity and clinical judgment. Document interventions and patient progress toward treatment goals in a clear, timely, and clinically relevant manner. Support discharge planning by identifying patient needs, barriers, and required follow‑up services. Schedule: PM Shift (3 PM - 11:30 PM) Shift differential on top of base pay: $2 on weeknights / $5.50 on weekends Heritage Oaks offers comprehensive benefits such as: Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Education Assistance Challenging and rewarding work environment Qualifications Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Preferred Experience: Minimum of three (3) years’ psychiatric nursing experience preferred. Demonstrated competency in assessment, crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, and milieu management. Licensure: Current California RN license. Current CPR certification. Completion of Handle with Care (HWC) training, including seclusion/restraint competencies, within 30 days of hire. Successful completion of medication‑administration and developmental‑competency exams. Additional Requirements: Ability to adapt to changing patient needs, acuity levels, and assignments. Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain composure and clinical effectiveness in high‑stress situations. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com 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 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams 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. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
RN Psych Full-time
UHS

FT/PT Mental Health Registered Nurse (NOC)

UHS Sacramento, CA
Responsibilities Heritage Oaks Hospital is part of the UHS Family of Providers which has been highly regarded as an integral part of the greater Sacramento and Northern California mental health system since 1988. Conveniently located in northern Sacramento, Heritage Oaks is a fully accredited, 125-bed acute psychiatric hospital offering a full range of individually tailored treatment services to adolescents, adults, and senior adults, including treatment for substance abuse and chemical dependency issues with drugs and alcohol. Heritage Oaks is a Medicare provider in addition to contracts with most commercial health insurance plans. We are committed to providing service excellence to all and ensuring our patients receive the optimal level of care that will be most beneficial to their health and recovery. Website: https://heritageoakshospital.com/ The Mental Health Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional responsible for delivering comprehensive, patient‑centered psychiatric nursing care in an inpatient behavioral health environment. The RN performs ongoing assessments, develops individualized plans of care, implements therapeutic interventions, and evaluates patient responses. This role requires strong clinical judgment, crisis‑management skills, and the ability to maintain a safe, structured, and recovery‑oriented milieu for patients experiencing acute and chronic psychiatric conditions. Conduct environmental rounds, safety checks, and contraband assessments in accordance with policy. Identify changes in patient condition, including behavioral escalation, medical instability, or safety concerns, and intervene promptly. Implement evidence‑based nursing interventions, including de‑escalation, crisis intervention, limit‑setting, and psychotherapeutic communication. Utilize appropriate interventions during psychiatric and medical emergencies, including code response, HWC physical interventions, and rapid assessment. Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and recovery‑oriented environment for patients with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions. Manage patient assignments consistent with established staffing standards, including a typical 1:6 ratio, modified based on acuity and clinical judgment. Document interventions and patient progress toward treatment goals in a clear, timely, and clinically relevant manner. Support discharge planning by identifying patient needs, barriers, and required follow‑up services. Schedule: NOC Shift (11 PM - 7:30 AM) Shift differential on top of base pay: $3 on weeknights / $7 on weekends Heritage Oaks offers comprehensive benefits such as: Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Education Assistance Challenging and rewarding work environment Qualifications Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Preferred Experience: Minimum of three (3) years’ psychiatric nursing experience preferred. Demonstrated competency in assessment, crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, and milieu management. Licensure: Current California RN license. Current CPR certification. Completion of Handle with Care (HWC) training, including seclusion/restraint competencies, within 30 days of hire. Successful completion of medication‑administration and developmental‑competency exams. Additional Requirements: Ability to adapt to changing patient needs, acuity levels, and assignments. Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain composure and clinical effectiveness in high‑stress situations. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com 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 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams 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. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
RN Psych Full-time
UHS

Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN)

UHS Sacramento, CA
Responsibilities The Heritage Oaks Patient Enrichment Center , more commonly known as the ‘HOPE Center,’ is a newly constructed, state of the art, 16-bed, Psychiatric Health Facility, serving the acute psychiatric needs of the community in concert with the Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services. Website: https://sacramentohopecenter.com/ The HOPE Center is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the team! The Registered Nurse is a professional 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 best practices. Document patient information and nursing care in the provision of nursing services. Employ principles of communication, interviewing techniques, and problem solving and crisis intervention when performing psychotherapeutic interventions. Participate in the development of an interdisciplinary treatment plan with specific and measurable goals, objectives and interventions defining actions unique to each patient's needs. Schedule: Full-time NOC Shift / 11 PM - 7:30 AM Qualifications Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required; Associate degree Required; Bachelor's degree preferred. Experience: A minimum of one (1) year experience working in a psychiatric health capacity. Preferred three (3) years working in a psychiatric health care facility. Licensure: Currently licensed to practice by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Additional Requirements: CPR certification and successful completion of Handle with Care (HWC) training (provided in-house), including appropriate use of Seclusion and Restraint, within 30 days of employment, and prior to assisting in a restraining process. Must demonstrate medication administration skills and complete nursing competencies skills checklist. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com 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 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams 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. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
NP Psych Outpatient Part-time
Sutter Health

Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric (ER Consult Team)

Sutter Health Sacramento, CA
$77.25 - $98.89 / hour
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SCP-Sutter Center for Psychiatry Position Overview: The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide care and monitoring of patients with the functional guidance Psychiatric Consult and Liaison Physician. This care includes working closely in formulating the treatment plan and follow up of medication management for patients. Job Description : EDUCATION Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma. HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience Bachelor's: Of Science in Nursing required Master's: of Science or Master’s Degree in Nursing required within one year of hire. Post Masters Nurse Practitioner Certificate-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner required within three years of hire. CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE RN-Registered Nurse of California NP-Nurse Practitioner BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider CSRC-Controlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA) PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN: Minimum of two years prior experience in hospital acute care nursing of which at least one year is in the area of mental health providing direct patient care to adults, child and adolescent experience preferred. Prior experience in a psychiatric outpatient setting is required. Experience working in a psychiatric multidisciplinary team preferred. Previous experience working as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner preferred. Program coordination or team leading experience is desirable. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Demonstrated knowledge of DSM IV-TR is required. Demonstrated knowledge in the de-escalation of agitated, poorly self-controlled individuals. Demonstrated knowledge in the prescribing of psychotropic medication required Knowledge in the area of mental health counseling, to include assessment, interpretation, management and evaluation of patient care. Program development, implementation and evaluation knowledge is preferred. Must possess excellent organizational skills and have the ability to be self-directed and act independently demonstrating sound judgment. Knowledge and experience in interviewing and performing complete histories and physical and mental health exams. Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to work with adaptability, flexibility and maintain composure during pressure situations and adverse conditions. Ability to write legibly and knowledge of approved abbreviations. Must have ability to work in a collaborative role with other disciplines Must be able to perform Management of Aggressive Behavior. Job Shift: Days Schedule: Part Time Shift Hours: 10 Days of the Week: Friday, Wednesday Weekend Requirements: None Benefits: Yes Unions: Yes Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 20 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $77.25 to $98.89 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
RN Psych Full-time
UHS

Mental Health Registered Nurse (RN)

UHS Sacramento, CA
Responsibilities Heritage Oaks Hospital is part of the UHS Family of Providers which has been highly regarded as an integral part of the greater Sacramento and Northern California mental health system since 1988. Conveniently located in northern Sacramento, Heritage Oaks is a fully accredited, 125-bed acute psychiatric hospital offering a full range of individually tailored treatment services to adolescents, adults, and senior adults, including treatment for substance abuse and chemical dependency issues with drugs and alcohol. Heritage Oaks is a Medicare provider in addition to contracts with most commercial health insurance plans. We are committed to providing service excellence to all and ensuring our patients receive the optimal level of care that will be most beneficial to their health and recovery. Website: https://heritageoakshospital.com/ The Mental Health Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional responsible for delivering comprehensive, patient‑centered psychiatric nursing care in an inpatient behavioral health environment. The RN performs ongoing assessments, develops individualized plans of care, implements therapeutic interventions, and evaluates patient responses. This role requires strong clinical judgment, crisis‑management skills, and the ability to maintain a safe, structured, and recovery‑oriented milieu for patients experiencing acute and chronic psychiatric conditions. Conduct environmental rounds, safety checks, and contraband assessments in accordance with policy. Identify changes in patient condition, including behavioral escalation, medical instability, or safety concerns, and intervene promptly. Implement evidence‑based nursing interventions, including de‑escalation, crisis intervention, limit‑setting, and psychotherapeutic communication. Utilize appropriate interventions during psychiatric and medical emergencies, including code response, HWC physical interventions, and rapid assessment. Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and recovery‑oriented environment for patients with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions. Manage patient assignments consistent with established staffing standards, including a typical 1:6 ratio, modified based on acuity and clinical judgment. Document interventions and patient progress toward treatment goals in a clear, timely, and clinically relevant manner. Support discharge planning by identifying patient needs, barriers, and required follow‑up services. Schedule: AM Shift (7 AM - 3:30 PM) / PM Shift (3 PM - 11:30 PM) / NOC Shift (11 PM - 7:30 AM) Heritage Oaks offers comprehensive benefits such as: Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Education Assistance Challenging and rewarding work environment Qualifications Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Preferred Experience: Minimum of three (3) years’ psychiatric nursing experience preferred. Demonstrated competency in assessment, crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, and milieu management. Licensure: Current California RN license. Current CPR certification. Completion of Handle with Care (HWC) training, including seclusion/restraint competencies, within 30 days of hire. Successful completion of medication‑administration and developmental‑competency exams. Additional Requirements: Ability to adapt to changing patient needs, acuity levels, and assignments. Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain composure and clinical effectiveness in high‑stress situations. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com 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 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams 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. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
RN Psych Part-time
UHS

Part-Time Mental Health Registered Nurse (RN)

UHS Sacramento, CA
Responsibilities Heritage Oaks Hospital is part of the UHS Family of Providers which has been highly regarded as an integral part of the greater Sacramento and Northern California mental health system since 1988. Conveniently located in northern Sacramento, Heritage Oaks is a fully accredited, 125-bed acute psychiatric hospital offering a full range of individually tailored treatment services to adolescents, adults, and senior adults, including treatment for substance abuse and chemical dependency issues with drugs and alcohol. Heritage Oaks is a Medicare provider in addition to contracts with most commercial health insurance plans. We are committed to providing service excellence to all and ensuring our patients receive the optimal level of care that will be most beneficial to their health and recovery. Website: https://heritageoakshospital.com/ The Mental Health Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional responsible for delivering comprehensive, patient‑centered psychiatric nursing care in an inpatient behavioral health environment. The RN performs ongoing assessments, develops individualized plans of care, implements therapeutic interventions, and evaluates patient responses. This role requires strong clinical judgment, crisis‑management skills, and the ability to maintain a safe, structured, and recovery‑oriented milieu for patients experiencing acute and chronic psychiatric conditions. Conduct environmental rounds, safety checks, and contraband assessments in accordance with policy. Identify changes in patient condition, including behavioral escalation, medical instability, or safety concerns, and intervene promptly. Implement evidence‑based nursing interventions, including de‑escalation, crisis intervention, limit‑setting, and psychotherapeutic communication. Utilize appropriate interventions during psychiatric and medical emergencies, including code response, HWC physical interventions, and rapid assessment. Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and recovery‑oriented environment for patients with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions. Manage patient assignments consistent with established staffing standards, including a typical 1:6 ratio, modified based on acuity and clinical judgment. Document interventions and patient progress toward treatment goals in a clear, timely, and clinically relevant manner. Support discharge planning by identifying patient needs, barriers, and required follow‑up services. Heritage Oaks offers comprehensive benefits such as: Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Education Assistance Challenging and rewarding work environment Qualifications Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Preferred Experience: Minimum of three (3) years’ psychiatric nursing experience preferred. Demonstrated competency in assessment, crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, and milieu management. Licensure: Current California RN license. Current CPR certification. Completion of Handle with Care (HWC) training, including seclusion/restraint competencies, within 30 days of hire. Successful completion of medication‑administration and developmental‑competency exams. Additional Requirements: Ability to adapt to changing patient needs, acuity levels, and assignments. Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain composure and clinical effectiveness in high‑stress situations. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com 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 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams 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. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
RN Psych Full-time
UHS

Mental Health Registered Nurse (RN)

UHS Sacramento, CA
Responsibilities Heritage Oaks Hospital is part of the UHS Family of Providers which has been highly regarded as an integral part of the greater Sacramento and Northern California mental health system since 1988. Conveniently located in northern Sacramento, Heritage Oaks is a fully accredited, 125-bed acute psychiatric hospital offering a full range of individually tailored treatment services to adolescents, adults, and senior adults, including treatment for substance abuse and chemical dependency issues with drugs and alcohol. Heritage Oaks is a Medicare provider in addition to contracts with most commercial health insurance plans. We are committed to providing service excellence to all and ensuring our patients receive the optimal level of care that will be most beneficial to their health and recovery. Website: https://heritageoakshospital.com/ The Mental Health Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional responsible for delivering comprehensive, patient‑centered psychiatric nursing care in an inpatient behavioral health environment. The RN performs ongoing assessments, develops individualized plans of care, implements therapeutic interventions, and evaluates patient responses. This role requires strong clinical judgment, crisis‑management skills, and the ability to maintain a safe, structured, and recovery‑oriented milieu for patients experiencing acute and chronic psychiatric conditions. Conduct environmental rounds, safety checks, and contraband assessments in accordance with policy. Identify changes in patient condition, including behavioral escalation, medical instability, or safety concerns, and intervene promptly. Implement evidence‑based nursing interventions, including de‑escalation, crisis intervention, limit‑setting, and psychotherapeutic communication. Utilize appropriate interventions during psychiatric and medical emergencies, including code response, HWC physical interventions, and rapid assessment. Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and recovery‑oriented environment for patients with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions. Manage patient assignments consistent with established staffing standards, including a typical 1:6 ratio, modified based on acuity and clinical judgment. Document interventions and patient progress toward treatment goals in a clear, timely, and clinically relevant manner. Support discharge planning by identifying patient needs, barriers, and required follow‑up services. Heritage Oaks offers comprehensive benefits such as: Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Education Assistance Challenging and rewarding work environment Qualifications Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Preferred Experience: Minimum of three (3) years’ psychiatric nursing experience preferred. Demonstrated competency in assessment, crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, and milieu management. Licensure: Current California RN license. Current CPR certification. Completion of Handle with Care (HWC) training, including seclusion/restraint competencies, within 30 days of hire. Successful completion of medication‑administration and developmental‑competency exams. Additional Requirements: Ability to adapt to changing patient needs, acuity levels, and assignments. Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain composure and clinical effectiveness in high‑stress situations. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. 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