Discharge Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Setting

UHS•Conway, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Discharge Nurse 7a-7p full-time, M-F 9am-5pm 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. The Discharge Nurse provides professional nursing care in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Lighthouse Behavioral Health System. The Discharge Nurse is accountable for assigned nursing care activities on a shift basis and is responsible for promoting and enhancing professional nursing practice, as coordinated by the Director of Nursing and Director of Clinical Services. The primary duties of the Discharge Nurse are to assist in discharge flow process on all units. Discharge nurse will walk patient through discharge process, i.e paperwork, financial paperwork, followup care, appointments etc. What do our current nurses value at Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital Name & 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

Requirements

2 - 3 years of Nursing experience preferred.
Current license in good standing in the State of South Carolina as a Registered Nurse.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree in Nursing preferred.
CPI Certification preferred

Responsibilities

The primary duties of the Discharge Nurse are to assist in discharge flow process on all units.
Discharge nurse will walk patient through discharge process, i.e paperwork, financial paperwork, followup care, appointments etc.