Registered Nurse - Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit
Orangeburg, South Carolina
Employer: Medical University of South Carolina
Industry: Nursing, Advanced Practice Providers, & Therapists
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Job Description Summary
Unit Description:
BHU is a 15-bed inpatient geriatric mental health unit treating patients 65 and older. The RN patient to nurse ratio is 1:6. The BHU RN provides professional nursing care and coordinates care planning with other disciplines.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
PRN
Cost Center
CC004757 ORBG - Behavioral Health Center (IP)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-27
Scheduled Weekly Hours
12
Work Shift
Job Description
1. Document initial nursing histories, assesses patients' conditions per policy requirements and develops individual care plans for patients taking into consideration their physical, psychosocial, environmental, cultural, and spiritual needs.
2. Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care according to established policies and procedures.
3. Evaluates outcomes of patient care, consult with other specialists as required and revises nursing care processes as necessary to obtain optimal patient care.
4. Coordinates discharge planning
5. Monitors and records patients' conditions. Maintains confidentiality.
6. Using an interdisciplinary approach, formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning (including family teaching) as appropriate.
7. Coordinates patients ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services. Communicates patient's condition during hand-offs.
8. Performs other miscellaneous and related duties as assigned by the director of nursing, charge nurse and/or medical staff.
9. Performs charge duties as requested by director, after six (6) moths nursing experience and appropriate training as required.
10. Rounds on patients per policy to improve clinical outcome.
11. Orients or mentors new staff members.
12. Listens effectively to the patient to facilitate care requirements.
13. Provides first line customer service response.
14. Follows the MUSC Standards of Behaviors.
15. Oter duties as assigned
Additional Job Description
Current RN license in the state of South Carolina or compact state. AHA CPR certification required. Some clinical or hospital experience is preferred but not required.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
Unit Description:
BHU is a 15-bed inpatient geriatric mental health unit treating patients 65 and older. The RN patient to nurse ratio is 1:6. The BHU RN provides professional nursing care and coordinates care planning with other disciplines.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
PRN
Cost Center
CC004757 ORBG - Behavioral Health Center (IP)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-27
Scheduled Weekly Hours
12
Work Shift
Job Description
1. Document initial nursing histories, assesses patients' conditions per policy requirements and develops individual care plans for patients taking into consideration their physical, psychosocial, environmental, cultural, and spiritual needs.
2. Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care according to established policies and procedures.
3. Evaluates outcomes of patient care, consult with other specialists as required and revises nursing care processes as necessary to obtain optimal patient care.
4. Coordinates discharge planning
5. Monitors and records patients' conditions. Maintains confidentiality.
6. Using an interdisciplinary approach, formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning (including family teaching) as appropriate.
7. Coordinates patients ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services. Communicates patient's condition during hand-offs.
8. Performs other miscellaneous and related duties as assigned by the director of nursing, charge nurse and/or medical staff.
9. Performs charge duties as requested by director, after six (6) moths nursing experience and appropriate training as required.
10. Rounds on patients per policy to improve clinical outcome.
11. Orients or mentors new staff members.
12. Listens effectively to the patient to facilitate care requirements.
13. Provides first line customer service response.
14. Follows the MUSC Standards of Behaviors.
15. Oter duties as assigned
Additional Job Description
Current RN license in the state of South Carolina or compact state. AHA CPR certification required. Some clinical or hospital experience is preferred but not required.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
Created: 2024-05-10
Reference: Fmhn1vMMe59Y
Country: United States
State: South Carolina
City: Orangeburg
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