RN - Psych

Job Description

Responsibilities

Psychiatric Registered Nurse(RN) – Fulltime/Nights

Since 1991,  Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Services (as part of Aiken Regional Medical Centers) has brought renewed hope for those suffering from emotional and behavioral disorders, and those with alcohol and substance use disorders.  The 62-bed facility, located on the campus of Aiken Regional Medical Centers, is accredited by The Joint Commission. The facility offers comprehensive, individualized treatment services by a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, clinicians, mental health technicians and recreation therapists who are committed to high quality care.

The Registered Nurse  provides safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy.  Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

Duties:

• Performs nursing assessments.
• Performs group psychoeducation.
• Performs family psychoeducation.
• Performs individual psychoeducation.
• Develops nursing related programs as appropriate.
• Performs initial precertifications and concurrant reviews on PHP patients
• Tracks daily attendance, admissions and discharges of PHP patients.
• Participates in the development of treatment plans.
• Reviews and updates treatment plans as needed.
• Interacts with community agencies to establish mental health network.
• Charts every session.
• Participates in program development meetings.
• Communicates and coordinates services with supervisor.            
• Assists the Assessment and UR department as needed and able (e.g. answering RESPOND calls).
• Compiles and maintains accurate patient charts
• Reviews charts for physician orders and assures orders are completed as necessary

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.

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 $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 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.

Requirements:          

Work experience requirements: Minimum 1 year experience in mental health setting recommended. New Graduates are encouraged to apply. Assessment and referral experience preferred.                                    

Required licenses/ certifications/courses Registered Nurse and having South Carolina state licensure for that field        

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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