RN Full-time
Responsibilities

Registered Nurse RN

7am-7pm, 7pm-7am shifts available

Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity

Brynn Marr Hospital is committed to providing the highest standard of psychiatric care to adults, adolescents, and children. Since 1983, our behavioral health therapists in Jacksonville, NC, have equipped patients with the skills they need to live happier, healthier, and more productive lives. We offer evidence-based treatment programs that address a number of issues, including grief, trauma, psychiatric disorders, and substance abuse problems.

Brynn Marr Hospital offers comprehensive benefits for the Registered Nurse (RN) position, such as:

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • 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

If you would like to learn more about the Registered Nurse(RN) position before applying, please contact Michael James, Nurse Recruiter at michael.james@uhsinc.com and by phone at (252) 917-1934.

What do our current nurses value at Brynn Marr Hospital & UHS?

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 through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract.  We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS.  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.  At UHS, you have a voice.

Who we are:  

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

At UHS and all subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career at UHS and our subsidiaries.  We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail etc. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449


Qualifications

Job Requirements:

  • Licensure: Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the state of employment.
  • New Grads encouraged to apply!  Excellent mentorship program and orientation available!

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