House Supervisor (North Charleston)

Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health, a subsidiary of UHS, is located on the beautiful Ashley River near Charleston, SC, Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health lends a helping hand to people struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. At Palmetto Behavioral Health we are looking for exceptional people who share our mission of providing superior quality healthcare services and our culture of Service Excellence : treat everyone as a guest, demonstrate professionalism and excellence, practice teamwork.

Palmetto Lowcountry is offering up to $20,000 sign-on bonus

Responsibilities :

• Works closely with all members of the treatment team and keeps both the physicians, AOC, and CNO informed of issues that arise.
• Controls FTEs and arranges staffing for nursing units in accordance with staffing grids, census, and patient acuity.
• Monitors the Patient Activity Schedule to ensure that activities take place on time and that each treatment modality occurs as planned.
• Demonstrates an awareness of employee morale in the department and reports employee needs to Nurse Manager, ADON, and or CNO.
• Supervise all nursing service staff and evaluates performance of staff to include presenting corrective actions, when necessary.
• Ensures that protocols and processes are carried out consistently as planned 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
• Assists Nurse Managers to ensure employee injuries are investigated for cause and that appropriate documentation is submitted within 24 hours to HR. Ensures Nurse Manager, CEO, CNO, and AOC are notified as needed. Ensures staff have spoken with Workers Comp Triage Nurse.
• After-hours and on weekends, ensures treatment plans are added or discontinued to accurately reflect the patient's current plan of care.
• Available for treatment team meetings, as needed.

Schedule :

Night : 7 : 00pm to 7 : 30am

Education :

Graduate of an accredited college of nursing. BSN or BS preferred. Specialty certification also preferred.

Experience :

Minimum of One (1) year of recent Psychiatric Nursing experience, including an addictions component.

Recent management / administrative experience preferred.

Age-Specific Competencies :

Child, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric

Licensure / Certification :

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina.

CPR / CPI Certification Required provided upon hire

What do our current nurses value at Palmetto Lowcountry & 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.

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