Admissions RN- Behavioral Health PRN
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 chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, or are in need of rehabilitation. Lighthouse offers 24-hour admissions, needs assessment, and referral services.
Responsibilities
- Perform assessments and contraband searches before patients are transferred to their designated unit.
- Communicate nursing handoff information to the Nursing department.
- Assist during downtime with making referrals to in-house physicians to assess qualification for admission.
- Serve as a resource to handle overflow intake referrals to ensure loss of referrals is minimized.
- Monitor intake flow via dashboard.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment.
- Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website.
Current nurses value a safe and supportive environment that prioritizes patient care and the nursing profession. You will be part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and leaders who educate the field, exchange ideas, and review industry topics. Opportunities for growth include Charge, Supervisor, and Nurse Manager-in-training programs, as well as a nursing executive track. UHS offers robust continuing education, skills diversification, and career advancement.
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. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees and operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.