Registered Nurse II - Pediatric EmPATH - Mental Health

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

19h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse II provides individualized, goal-directed care to patients and families at the competent level, using the principles and practices of the nursing process. Under general supervision, the nurse delivers safe and effective care and works with other members of the healthcare team to achieve desired results. The role is in the Pediatric EmPATH Unit. EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatry Assessment, Treatment and Healing) Units provide acute behavioral healthcare interventions in a calmer, more therapeutic setting outside the hectic emergency department.

Requirements

• At least one year of work experience as a registered nurse.
• Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers or an AHA-recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• For RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing: enrollment in an accredited BSN program within two years and successful completion of a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, goal-directed patient care to patients and families using the nursing process.
• Deliver safe and effective care.
• Interact with other members of the healthcare team to achieve desired results.
• Comply with infection-control protocols and properly use personal protective equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level