Admissions RN- Behavioral Health PRN

Per Diem Registered Nurse - Admissions

The Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse for our Admissions Department to join our team. Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital, located near beautiful Myrtle Beach, SC, treats adolescents, adults, and senior adults in need of psychiatric services, as well as adults who suffer from a chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, or are in need of rehabilitation. Lighthouse offers 24-hour admissions, needs assessment, and referral services.

Primary responsibilities include performing assessments and contraband searches before patient is transferred to their designated unit, communicating nursing hand off information to the nursing department, assisting during downtime with making referrals to in-house physicians to assess qualification for admission, and providing as a resource to handle overflow intake referrals to ensure loss of referrals is minimized. Monitor intake flow via dashboard.

Benefit highlights include a challenging and rewarding work environment, competitive compensation, generous paid time off, SoFi student loan refinancing program, and career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.

What do our current nurses value at Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital and UHS? A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our charge, supervisor, and nurse manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, we are a System of Care, and you have a voice.

About Universal Health Services: One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications: The following are job requirements for the position of Admission Registered Nurse Position:

• Current license to practice nursing in the State of South Carolina (or eligible to receive or renew-Compact)
• Current CPR or BLS certification
• Preferred 1-3 years of experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting
• CPI Certification preferred

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