www.lighthousebehavioral.com

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital, located near beautiful Myrtle Beach, SC, treats adolescents, adults and senior adults in need of psychiatric services, as well as adults who suffer from a chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, or are in need of rehabilitation. Lighthouse offers 24-hour admissions, needs assessment, and referral services.

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital offers comprehensive benefits for the Registered Nurse (RN) position, such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation with experience pay
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

Who we are:

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

• Ability to perform nursing assessments on all clients and reassessments as per policy. This includes pediatric, adolescent, geriatric and the general client population.
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the client and family regarding pain management.
• Performs thorough client psychiatric interviews.
• Continuously observes client's behavior, mental status and activities.
• Formulates and implements client treatment plans; family is included when appropriate.
• Revises treatment plans as indicated by the client's response to treatment and evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness.
• Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services to level of licensure.
• Knowledgeable of medications including psychotropic drugs and their correct administration based on the age of the client and their clinical condition.
• Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Performs client care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for client's age.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform crisis intervention and triage.
• Provides psychotherapeutic treatments to clients and families; individual sessions, groups, family sessions and educational classes.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Coordinates and supervises client care as necessary.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to the Nurse Manager, coworkers and physicians.
• Concurs with members of the treatment team for the benefit of the client.
• Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the client's needs.
• Treats clients and families with respect and dignity; provides emotional support.
• Performs all aspects of client care in an environment that optimizes client safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Provides education to the client and family concerning treatment plans, compliance with the treatment plan, medications and their side effects.
• Functions as a client and family advocate at all times.
• Orients new staff members and students.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
• Completes annual educational Requirements
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of client including, pediatric, adolescent, adult and the geriatric population.

Professional Requirements:

• Ensures client confidentiality and complies with HIPAA guidelines at all times.
• Completes inservices and returns in a timely fashion.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding corporate compliance and ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility as well as the focus statement of the department.
• Maintains regulatory requirements

• Meets dress code standards; appearance is professional, neat and clean.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Current state Registered Nurse Licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current CPI certification preferred.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in a behavioral health facilities preferred.
• New grads welcome to apply-excellant mentorship program and orientation available.