RN - PRN

Responsibilities

• Registered Nurse (RN) PRN Shift requirements must work 4 shifts in a 28-day period with two being weekend shifts.
• No specific shifts assigned, may be needed, day or night, 12-hour shifts.
• 6 am-6 pm or 6 pm - 6 am Location: Ashland City, TN Oak Plains Academy is a comprehensive and highly structured 98-bed residential treatment program offering psychiatric residential treatment services to children and adolescents, struggling with emotional and behavioral issues.
• Residents receive an individualized treatment plan, geared to meet their personal needs.
• A professional team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, nurses, and teachers serve hundreds of children and adolescents annually with the common goal of treating and healing trauma and building resiliency in the residents we serve.
• Located on 20 acres of rolling hills in a rural setting, about 45 minutes from Nashville, Tennessee, Oak Plains Academy campus features a full-size gymnasium, dining hall, separate academic building, and four dormitories.
• Our wooded campus provides an excellent opportunity for outdoor recreational activities such as fishing, hiking, softball and basketball.
• What our RNs Value: A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession.
• 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.
• You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry.
• Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.
• We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with Oak Plains Academy.
• We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience.
• PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (include, but are not limited to, the following) Renders professional nursing care to patients within the treatment programs.
• Practices ongoing patient assessment, evaluation and update of patient care through observation of physical and behavioral symptoms and communicates pertinent data to other service areas as needed.
• Administers medications appropriately and documents all data accurately according to facility policy.
• Participates in formulation of individual care plans for all patients and implements plan according to facility policy.
• Performs proper HWC techniques, demonstrating knowledge of patient and staff safety.
• Completes debriefings as indicated.
• Serves as a role model to staff and students in dress and demeanor.
• We offer comprehensive benefits for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University Healthstream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Free Meals 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 during 2025 were $17.4 billion.
• In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
• Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
• For additional information visit www.uhs.com.
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Qualifications

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program and licensed (or license eligible) in the State of Tennessee. Preferred experience with children/adoloescents Preferred experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting. 21 years of age Valid driver's license in good standing MUST COMPLETE TWO WEEKS OF ORIENTATION CLASSES, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 8:00 AM TO 4:30 PM ***This role requires a successful background check, fingerprinting and employment verification**
• 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. 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.