We are Hiring RNs at Peace Hospital- Children and Adolescent Unit- 3 Lourdes

Location: 2020 Newburg Road Louisville, KY 40205

Shift:  FT 7A-7P

 About Us

Peace Hospital, part of UofL Health, is a private, non-profit behavioral health hospital. One of the largest behavioral health facilities in the nation, Peace Hospital is known for providing care for children, adolescents, adults and senior adults, age 55 and older. Our Kosair for Kids Children’s Peace Center is the largest and most comprehensive private provider of youth inpatient behavioral health services in the country treating children and adolescents with behavioral health and co-occurring disorders. We have a partial hospitalization program for school-aged children and an inpatient specialty program for children and adolescents who have complex treatment needs, such as intellectual or developmental disabilities accompanied by acute behavioral and psychiatric symptoms. UofL Health is home to over 14,000 team members, 1000+ providers, 200+ practice locations, 9 hospitals, and 4 medical centers.

Our Mission

As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization specifically focused on behavioral health.

The area of focus

• Split unit patients aging between 13-18 needing hospitalization for mental health emergencies
• Split unit for any patient who is admitted (ages 3+) who test positive for Covid-19 who are having psychiatric emergencies

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kentucky Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date.
• BLS required from American Heart Association.
• Associate Degree from accredited nursing program
• Ability to complete Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training and successful completion during new hire orientation.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay & Benefits Options
• Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays
• Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic
• Partner401K with Employer Match
• Opportunities for Advancement