Medical University of South Carolina·Orangeburg, South Carolina
Provide professional nursing care and coordinate care planning for adult patients in a 14-bed inpatient behavioral health unit. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to treat patients in mental health crises and manage daily clinical operations.
Job Description: Summary
The MUSC Orangeburg BHU is a 14-bed inpatient mental health unit treating adult patients.
Patient rooms are a mixture of semi-private and private rooms equipped with cameras for continuous monitoring and an activity room for daytime activities.
We serve adult patients (18-60) with mental health diagnoses and behavioral disturbances.
The RN will work with a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and assistants in a therapeutic environment to provide treatment to patients in mental health crises.
RNs on BHU will be cross trained to work the EmPATH unit.
CC004757 ORBG - Behavioral Health Center (IP)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Work Shift: Nights (United States of America)
Provide professional nursing care within an assigned unit and coordinate care planning with other disciplines.
Regularly exposed to infectious, contagious and blood borne diseases.
Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.
Exposed to unpleasant elements including accidents, injuries and illnesses.
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
Must be able to handle emergency or crisis situations.
Must be able to handle emergency or crisis situations.
Is occasionally subject to irregular hours.
Occasional exposure to radiation.
Supervisory Responsibilities: LPN, CNA, WS, Tech, MOA
Financial stewardship of supplies and resources.
Documents initial nursing histories, assesses patients’ conditions per policy requirements and develops individual care plans for patients taking into consideration their physical, psycho-social, environmental, cultural, and spiritual needs.
Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care according to established policies and procedures.
Evaluates outcomes of patient care, consult with other specialists as required and revises nursing care processes as necessary to obtain optimal patient care.
Coordinates discharge planning.
Monitors and records patients’ condition.
Maintains confidentiality.
Using an interdisciplinary approach, formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning [including family teaching] as appropriate.
Coordinates patients’ ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Communicates patients’ condition during hand-offs.
Performs other miscellaneous and related duties as assigned by the director of nursing, charge nurse and/or medical staff.
Performs charge duties as requested by director, after six (6) months nursing experience and appropriate training as required.
Rounds on patients per policy to improve clinical outcome.
Orients or mentors new staff members.
Listens effectively to the patient to facilitate care requirements.
Provides first line customer service response.
Follows the MUSC Standards of Behaviors.
Other duties as assigned.
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe area that can be seen move up/down or left/right) and depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances).
This position primarily interacts with all age groups and provides direct patient care. All staff members must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to meet the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related needs of the persons in the assigned work area. Staff members must be able to understand and respond to the expectations and needs of patients, family members and visitors from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Associate's Degree required. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is 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.
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Market context
Nursing jobs in South Carolina are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These roles are competitive because employers often want an active nursing license, BLS from the American Heart Association at hire, and may prefer a BSN; benefits commonly include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off. Before applying, confirm your license status and BLS readiness, and note that the requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.
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