The Discharge Nurse manages the discharge flow process for patients across all units, including handling paperwork and coordinating follow-up care. They provide professional nursing care consistent with the hospital's objectives and collaborate with clinical leadership to enhance nursing practice.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a current Registered Nurse license in the State of South Carolina and have 2-3 years of nursing experience. A Bachelor's degree in Nursing and CPI certification are preferred.
Discharge Nurse full-time, M-F 9am-5pm 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.
The Discharge Nurse provides professional nursing care in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Lighthouse Behavioral Health System.
The Discharge Nurse is accountable for assigned nursing care activities on a shift basis and is responsible for promoting and enhancing professional nursing practice, as coordinated by the Director of Nursing and Director of Clinical Services.
The primary duties of the Discharge Nurse are to assist in discharge flow process on all units.
Discharge nurse will walk patient through discharge process, i.e paperwork, financial paperwork, followup care, appointments etc.
Benefit Highlights Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & excellent shift differentials Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University 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 If you would like to learn more about the Discharge Nurse position before applying, please contact Shayla Stokely, Director of Human Resources, at shayla.stokely1@uhsinc.com What do our current nurses value at Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital Name & 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.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Shift Differentials
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Competitive Compensation
Prescription Drug Plan
401(k) With Company Match
Career Development Opportunities
Discounted Stock Plan
Tuition Savings
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Qualifications
2 - 3 years of Nursing experience preferred. Current license in good standing in the State of South Carolina as a Registered Nurse. Bachelors degree in Nursing preferred. CPI Certification preferred EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
