Registered Nurse – Adult Behavioral Health

The Medical University of South Carolina

Orangeburg, SC, US
Pyy rate type: hourly; pyy grade: health-27; sched...
Inpatient mental health unit experience
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Crisis intervention and emergency response
The role involves providing professional nursing care to adult patients with mental health diagnoses and behavioral disturbances in a 14-bed inpatient unit

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing professional nursing care to adult patients with mental health diagnoses and behavioral disturbances in a 14-bed inpatient unit.
  • RNs will work with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, social workers, and assistants to treat patients in mental health crises.
  • This position requires the ability to handle unpredictable emergency situations while maintaining confidentiality and following strict safety protocols.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing professional nursing care to adult patients with mental health diagnoses and behavioral disturbances in a 14-bed inpatient unit.

Salary

Pay Rate Type: Hourly; Pay Grade: Health-27; Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Inpatient mental health unit experience
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Crisis intervention and emergency response
  • Patient assessment and care planning
  • Continuous patient monitoring protocols

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-trained on EmPATH unit
  • Mentoring new staff members
  • Charge nurse duties after six months
  • Family teaching and education skills
  • Cultural competency in diverse populations

Key Requirements

  • Associate's Degree required
  • South Carolina RN Licensure or compact state license
  • Current American Heart Association BLS certification
  • Six months nursing experience for charge duties
  • Ability to stand up to twelve hours

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