Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•Rock Hill, SC

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health provides and promotes quality patient care during diagnostic and therapeutic imaging procedures through education, standards of practice, professional growth, and collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare providers. The nurse supports patient and family understanding and engagement through clear communication, bedside handoff, and education. The role requires an associate degree in nursing, a valid permanent multistate RN license from the state of residence, and American Heart Association BLS CPR certification within seven days of hire. CPI certification is required during orientation. Prior clinical experience is reviewed to determine acceptability; psychiatric or mental health nursing experience and RN-C certification are preferred. Piedmont Medical Network – Rock Hill Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package, with eligibility varying by location and employment status. The hospital is a 288-bed facility serving York County and surrounding communities.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
Previous clinical experience is reviewed for acceptability; no specific duration is stated.
Valid permanent Multi-State RN License from the state of residence. Applicants holding an RN license from another Compact state must apply for and obtain a Multi-State RN License from their state of residence within 30 days.
American Heart Association BLS CPR certification, to be obtained within seven days of hire.
CPI certification within orientation.

Nice To Haves

Psychiatric or mental health nursing experience.
RN-C certification.

Responsibilities

Use AIDET communication principles during patient and family interactions to promote trust, understanding, and engagement.
Participate in bedside handoff using SBAR to involve patients and families in the plan of care when appropriate.
Proactively communicate delays, procedures, and changes in the plan of care, setting clear expectations and providing timely updates.
Use Teach Back to confirm patient and family understanding of medications, treatments, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Perform patient interventions completely and proficiently, demonstrating age-specific competency for the patient population served.
Perform related duties as required.