TEMP to Hire RN Program - opportunity to start in a temporary position and potentially transition into a permanent role with full benefits - including health coverage, PTO, and retirment contributions - we are offering a 6-month pay adjustment program to ease the change from your temp rate to your permanent hourly rate.
Time Period | Pay Rate | Employment Status |
Weeks 1 – 13 | $70/hour | Temp rate (no benefits or shift differentials) |
Months 4 – 5 | $60/hour | Transitional rate (still temp status; no benefits or shift differentials) |
Month 6 | $55/hour | Transitional rate (still temp status; no benefits or shift differentials) |
Month 7 | Hourly rate calculated depending on experience and education | Full-time regular employee with full benefits, including generous shift differentials |
After the initial 13-week assignment if the RN and the facility are both satisfied, the nurse will have the option to move forward into the transitional rate period. After 6 months of temporary employment, if the facility and the RN are still satisifed the facility has the option to offer a permanent rate and the RN would be eligible for shift differentials and full benefits.
NOTE: Applicants employed by any UHS facility within the last 6 months are not eligible.
Benefit Highlights:
- Tuition and Educational Reimbursement Program.
- Student Loan Repayment Program.
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- Discounts on pet insurance, automotive insurance & homeowners insurance
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86 bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Littleton, CO. Highlands features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. www.highlandsbhs.com
The Registered Nurse (RN) is a registered professional nurse 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 practices.
What do our current nurses value at Highlands Behavioral & UHS?
An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) 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 nurses and nursing leaders 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 as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to determine mental health needs and develop individualized care plans.
- Safely prepare, administer and monitor results of medications and treatments.
- Accurately document and communicate of patient information.
- Provide education and support to patients and families regarding mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and continuity of services.
- Maintain compliance with safety protocols and nursing standards in all patient interactions.
If you need assistance or would like to reach someone in the Human Resources department at Highlands please email:
HIGHLANDSBHSHumanResourceContact@uhsinc.com.
Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
Requirements:
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse through the State of Colorado Board of Registered Nursing (or eligible to receive or renew).
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or Bachelor's degree program.
- At least one year of clinical experience in psychiatric setting required .
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
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.
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