Registered Nurse (RN) MUSC Leatherman Acute Psychosis Unit PT (32 hrs per week)

Medical University of South Carolina

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients in the Acute Psychosis Unit at MUSC Leatherman Behavioral Health Pavilion, using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse leads assigned team members and collaborates with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with nursing standards and MUSC policies. The role provides patient- and family-centered care addressing patients’ physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs. It includes assessing patients, developing nursing diagnoses, identifying outcomes, planning and implementing interventions, coordinating care, providing health teaching and promotion, and evaluating goals and interventions. The nurse helps maintain a safe, therapeutic, healing environment and supports effective care delivery and improved patient outcomes. The position is scheduled for 32 hours per week, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The posting states that this schedule is eligible for full-time health benefits.

Requirements

Associate's degree.
At least one year of work experience as a registered nurse.
Registered nurse licensure from the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to patients using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Direct and lead assigned team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide age- and developmentally appropriate care.
Provide patient- and family-centered care, including assessment, nursing diagnoses, outcome identification, care planning, interventions, care coordination, health teaching and promotion, and evaluation.
Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment while ensuring patient privacy and respectful, responsive, accepting, and professional behavior.
Participate in the professional practice model, including shared governance, peer review, professional development, and adherence to standards of care.
Coordinate effective and efficient delivery of patient care through care management principles.
Identify clinical priorities and initiate actions to improve patient outcomes.
Promote a healthy work environment and take responsibility for professional growth.