What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Registered Nurse- PRN position at UHS?
Who We Are
The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health is a 156-bed licensed, private psychiatric facility located on 13 acres in Greer, SC, conveniently close to I-85. Specializing in psychiatric programs and substance use treatment, inpatient programs are offered for adolescents, adults and senior adults. There are also intensive outpatient programs (IOP) and partial hospitalization programs (PHP) for patients with psychiatric and co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders. Above all else, we treat every patient with compassion and respect. Using evidence-based treatment approaches and individualized care, we strive to instill hope in our patients, their families and our community.
Who You Are
It’s the opportunity to make a difference that drives you. It's taking the time to really listen to a patient so you can do your best to help. It's the camaraderie among professionals who push you further than you ever thought you could go. You are as equally diligent and attentive during quiet times as you are in a crisis situation. You are a highly empathetic individual with a high level of emotional and social intelligence. Your satisfaction comes from a patient’s noticeable progress or a sincere word of thanks from your patient's family. It's these experiences that solidify your dedication to helping others.
Qualifications
ADN or BSN in nursing from an accredited School of Nursing required. CPR training will be provided. 2-3 years of RN experience with a South Carolina registered nurse license required. Multi-state license with South Carolina included in the compact is also acceptable.
Job Requirements
- Educate patients during group
- Administers patient medications prescribed by physician.
- Assists dietary staff in identifying patients on special diets and assuring patients’ compliance with dietary orders.
- Completes nursing assessment.
- Updates treatment care plans.
- Participates in treatment planning: (a) helps identify patients’ problems, needs and strengths; (b) suggesting modifications to treatment plan based on observations of patients’ behavior; (c) providing input into discharge planning
- Participates in implementing patients’ treatment plans by; (a) monitoring patients’ progress; (b) communicating information regarding patients’ behavior to other members of treatment team; (c) maintaining communication with patient, family members and referral sources in patient’s interest; (d) facilitating or co-facilitating didactic groups, community meetings, or drug or alcohol education groups; (e) encouraging and facilitating patients’ participation in therapeutic activities; (f) supervising patients to ensure their safety and their involvement in treatment; (g) providing input during shift report.
- Helps maintain the therapeutic milieu on the unit, including, but not limited to, facilitation of community meetings.
- Maintains patient, program, department and related documentation.
- Maintains a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for patients.
- Effectively manages psychiatric crisis emergency situations.
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