Registered Nurse-PRN

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Orientation available

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dedicated team at a 156-bed behavioral health facility located on 13 acres in the Greenville area. This role supports patients across inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs.

Responsibilities include medication administration, nursing assessments, care planning, crisis management, and comprehensive documentation.

Qualifications

• ADN or BSN in nursing required.
• South Carolina RN license with current registration required; multi-state license acceptable if included in compact.
• 0-1 year of experience required; 2 years preferred.
• Experience with psychiatric patient care and understanding of mental illness preferred.
• Management Aggressive Behavior Training (HWC) before orientation and prior to assisting with restraining procedures.
• CPR certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association before taking independent patient assignments.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications as prescribed by physician.
• Completes nursing assessment, updates care plans, and participates in treatment planning.
• Maintains therapeutic milieu on unit and facilitates community meetings.
• Maintains patient, program, and department documentation.
• Manages psychiatric crisis and emergency situations.

Skills

Nursing care

Empathy

Crisis management

Education

ADN or BSN in nursing

Tools

EKG machine

Vital signs equipment

Restraints

Job description

Responsibilities

Registered Nurse (RN)

The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health is currently hiring registered nurses to join our team of dedicated professionals.

Who We Are

The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health is a 156-bed private behavioral health system located on 13 acres in the Greenville, South Carolina Area. Specializing in psychiatric programs and substance abuse treatments such as detox and rehab, The Carolina Center serves Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, and areas throughout South Carolina and western North Carolina. Programs are available at various levels of care to accommodate the severity of every patient’s condition: inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient treatment. To learn more visit: https://thecarolinacenter.com/.

Who You Are

It’s the opportunity to make a difference that drives you. It's taking the time to really listen to a patient so you can do your best to help. It's the camaraderie among professionals who push you further than you ever thought you could go. You are as equally diligent and attentive during quiet times as you are in a crisis situation. You are a highly empathetic individual with a high level of emotional and social intelligence. Your satisfaction comes from a patient’s noticeable progress or a sincere word of thanks from your patient's family. It's these experiences that solidify your dedication to helping others.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES

To provide primary care coordination for patients and implement a collaborative care plan as prescribed by the physician and treatment team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Administers patient medications prescribed by physician.
• Completes nursing assessment, updates treatment care plans, and participate in treatment planning
• Helps maintain the therapeutic milieu on the unit, including, but not limited to, facilitation of community meetings.
• Maintains patient, program, department and related documentation.
• Effectively manages psychiatric crisis emergency situations.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities
• Competitive Compensation

New grads encouraged to apply- excellent mentorship program and orientation available!

Qualifications

Requirements

Education: ADN or BSN in nursing from an accredited School of Nursing required.

South Carolina registered nurse license with current registration required. Multi-state license with South Carolina included in the compact is also acceptable.

Experience

Zero- one (0-1) year of experience required. Two (2) years of related experience preferred. Experience with psychiatric patient care techniques with understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Additional Requirements

Successful completion Management Aggressive Behavior Training (HWC) before on the unit orientation and prior to assisting with restraining procedures. Successful certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association for CPR prior to taking an independent patient assignment.

Work Hours

Night shift: 7:00pm-7:30am. All shifts include every other weekend. May be asked to work overtime and flexible hours

Machines, Tools, & Equipment

Telephone, Shower/Bath, Audio-visual equipment, EKG machine, Thermometer, Refrigerator, Radio, Blood Pressure Cuff, Vitals machine, Housekeeping and supplies, Copy Machine, Physical Restraints, First Aid items, and Shredder

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 were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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 all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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.