Registered Nurse-PRN

Universal Health Services; Greer (SC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign‑on bonus

Competitive compensation

401K with company match

Medical/dental/vision plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health in Greenville, SC is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to join a 156-bed behavioral health system dedicated to psychiatric and substance abuse care.

You will administer medications, perform nursing assessments, support crisis management, and help maintain a therapeutic milieu. Night shifts include every other weekend; ADN/BSN and SC RN license required, with 0–1 year experience preferred and a $20,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• ADN or BSN in nursing required.
• South Carolina RN license with current registration required; multi‑state license with SC in compact is acceptable.
• 0–1 year of experience required; 2+ years preferred in psychiatric patient care.
• Successful completion of required safety and CPR training before assignment.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications prescribed by physician.
• Completes nursing assessments and updates treatment plans.
• Maintains the therapeutic milieu and facilitates community meetings.
• Documents patient care accurately for all related programs.
• Manages psychiatric crisis emergency situations effectively.

Skills

Empathy

Crisis management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

ADN or BSN in nursing

Tools

EKG machine

Vitals machine

Blood pressure cuff

Thermometer

First aid items

Job description

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. We specialize in psychiatric programs and substance abuse treatments such as detox and rehab, serving Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, and areas throughout South Carolina and western North Carolina. Programs are available at various levels of care: inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient treatment. Visit https://thecarolinacenter.com/ for more information.

Who You Are

It’s the opportunity to make a difference that drives you. You take the time to really listen to a patient and do your best to help. You work well in camaraderie among professionals and stay diligent and attentive during quiet times as well as in crisis situations. 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 the patient’s family.

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 participates 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
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous paid time off
• $20,000.00 sign on bonus

Qualifications

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

License: 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 and an understanding of mental illness is preferred.

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

Work Hours: Night shift: 7:00 pm–7:30 am. 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 supplies
• Copy machine
• Physical restraints
• First aid items
• Shredder

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.