RN-PRN Behavior Health Unit

Capital Markets Placement; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare facility in South Carolina as an RN in the Behavioral Health Unit. Collaborate with a dedicated team to provide quality patient care, implement treatment plans, and advocate for patients' well-being. This role offers a supportive environment focused on community health and employee value.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of recent acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments covering physical, psychosocial, environmental, and educational needs.
• Implement care plans, including medication administration and treatments.
• Monitor and communicate patient conditions to the care team.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Handle stressful environments

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

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Description

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility offering a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. It is dedicated to providing patients with comprehensive healthcare services in a caring, professional environment through teamwork among medical staff and employees.

The partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare aims to transform healthcare in Rutherford County by combining Duke’s clinical excellence with LifePoint's extensive resources and community hospital expertise.

Rutherford Regional includes facilities such as Rutherford Regional Medical Center, Rutherford Family Care, Rutherford Orthopedics, Rutherford Urology, and others.

Role Overview

The RN in the Behavioral Health Unit collaborates with the healthcare team to provide quality patient care, supervising and delegating duties as appropriate.

Essential Functions

1. Complete initial and ongoing assessments covering physical, psychosocial, environmental, and educational needs.
2. Implement care plans, including medication administration and treatments.
3. Discuss assessment parameters and scoring for CIWA, defining treatment guidelines based on findings.
4. Document patient care accurately.
5. Monitor and communicate patient conditions to the care team, physicians, patients, and families.
6. Assist patients with activities of daily living.
7. Coordinate patient care across disciplines, including transfers, discharges, and referrals.
8. Evaluate learning needs and provide appropriate education to patients and families.
9. Advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
10. Supervise other staff members.
11. Assist with orientation and training of new staff.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Associate’s degree in nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Required Skills

• Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision, and handle stressful environments.

Certifications & Licensure

• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Handle with care certification within 4 months of hire.
• Current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state (compact) license).

Work Experience

• 1-3 years, with recent acute care experience preferred.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to meeting healthcare needs and value our employees. Rutherford Regional is expanding its team of healthcare professionals. If you are passionate about caring, changing lives, and working in a supportive, community-oriented environment, apply today!