PRN Registered Nurse (RN) Nights
Company: Unity Memphis
Location: Memphis
Posted on: March 20, 2026
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Job Description:
About Unity Psychiatric Care Unity Psychiatric Care, a division
of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc.,
operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia,
and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Bridgeport and Huntsville,
Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating geriatrics who are
experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances,
including those caused by dementia. Services will include a full
range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments.
For more information, visit . POSITION SUMMARY: The purpose of this
position is to provide clinical oversight for the day-to-day
operations of the hospital, work with patients in a therapeutic
setting, follow and carry out physician orders, complete
assessments, initiate and update treatment plans, direct patient
care, group and individual therapy/education, referral for intake
and continuum of care, application of treatment and restraints or
seclusion interventions. Meeting patient goals, clinical
documentation, IV administration, educating family members,
teaching and supervising other mental healthcare workers. ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS : To perform this job, an individual must perform each
essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable
accommodation; including but not limited to: Evaluates the care for
each patient on admission and on an ongoing basis in accordance
with accepted nursing practice Ensures that the nursing staff
develops and keeps current nursing care plans for each patient
Makes all patient care assignments Reviews staffing schedules and
meets patient care need to make adjustment for nursing staff
absenteeism IV administration and venipuncture techniques as
authorized by state laws Patient/Family education regarding
medication administration, patient disorder needs, benefits, side
effects, disease prevention and basic living skills Complete
comprehensive nursing assessments, treatment, and tests Complete
psychiatric metric measures Provide pharmaceutical services within
scope of license and education Demonstrates the development
discharge plans/reassessment of plans that are made before
discharge and arrangements for appropriate post-hospital care that
avoid unnecessary delays in discharge Provide emergency care within
safe and appropriate times Required Work Experience: One (1) year
of clinical nursing experience preferably in geriatrics and/or
mental health Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements:
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a Registered
Nursing (RN) Degree Current State Registered Nursing (RN) License
Current CPR Certification Current CPI Certification Other
Requirements: Position may require unscheduled overtime, week-end
work Must be willing and able to work flexible hours Travel
required Physical Requirements: Job will require frequent lifting
of objects up to 40 pounds EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Our
Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion,
sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation,
national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s)
protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will
also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with
disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.
Education Required Associates or better Preferred Bachelors or
better Licenses & Certifications Required Registered Nurse
Preferred CPI Certification CPR Certification Equal Opportunity
Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of
their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further
information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the
Department of Labor.
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