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Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health

North Charleston, South Carolina

Sign-on bonus

Still listed, seen 2 weeks ago · Posted Aug 26

Shift
12-hour days
Unit
Psych

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
12-hour days
Weekends
Every other weekend
Term
Permanent
Setting
Behavioral Health
Accepts
RN

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Pay

Sign-on bonus
$20,000

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About this role

Responsibilities

We are pleased to announce the following available position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Full Time - $20,000 Sign On Bonus

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide primary care coordination for patients and implement a collaborative care plan as prescribed by the physician and treatment team. Duties include: Assess mental health needs; develop nursing diagnoses, identify outcomes, plan and evaluate nursing care; administer and/or monitor the effects and side effects of medications and treatments ordered by a physician; to ensure safety and provide consistent therapeutic milieu management and crisis intervention strategies.

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Schedule

Day and night shifts are available. RNs will be scheduled 7 shifts in a two week period with alternating weekend days.

Day Shift: 7:00am to 7:30pm Night Shift: 7:00pm to 7:30am

Benefits Include

Tuition Assistance Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations! Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program We participate in the Dept of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Program

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Our Organization

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.

What do our current nurses value at Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health & 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, you have a voice.

Please visit us online at www.palmettobehavioralhealth.com.

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U. S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U. S. states, Washington, D. C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year of recent experience preferred

Licensure/

Certification

Current SC RN license or an RN license from a compact state required; CPI training provided upon hire.

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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.

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Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited college of nursing. BSN or BS preferred. Specialty certification also preferred.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of recent experience preferred
  • Licensure/
  • Current SC RN license or an RN license from a compact state required; CPI training provided upon hire.
  • 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.
  • We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
  • 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.
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Place

City
North Charleston, South Carolina
Median rent
$1,430/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$62,956/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
1% above the national average

North Charleston area index 101.0, where 100 is the national average.

North Charleston sits just northwest of downtown Charleston, offering a more affordable entry point to the Lowcountry with quick access to historic coastal charm. The Park Circle district brings local breweries and walkable dining, while nearby rivers and marshes keep outdoor recreation close. A practical home base for nurses wanting Charleston-area access without peninsula prices.

Map showing the location of North Charleston, SC
Approximate location in North Charleston, SC. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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You would work inpatient behavioral health at Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health in North Charleston, on the Ashley River near Charleston. The facility treats mental health and substance use disorders for patients from adolescents through older adults. Shifts are 12 hours—days…

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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

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