Admissions RN 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 are to perform assessments and contraband searches before the patient is transferred to their designated unit. Communicate nursing hand off information to the nursing department. Assist during downtime with making referrals to in-house physicians to assess qualification for admission. Provide as a resource to handle overflow intake referrals to ensure loss of referrals is minimized. Monitor intake flow via dashboard.

Qualifications:

• 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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