Charge Nurse- Behavioral Health

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United StatesFull TimeRegistered Nurse

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UHS as a Charge Nurse- Behavioral Health in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • 3 weekends per month
  • partnered with Horizon Health Why Mercy? From day one, Mercy offers outstanding

Requirements

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)

Benefits & Compensation

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join UHS as a Charge Nurse- Behavioral Health.

Key Skills

Psychiatric NursingPatient AssessmentCrisis InterventionDe-escalation StrategiesCare PlanningStaff SupervisionPatient EducationClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationBehavioral Health Care
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Charge Nurse- Behavioral Health at UHS a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Nursing registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

This Nursing position at UHS is open to registered nurse candidates.

Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Nursing, Patient Assessment, Crisis Intervention, De-escalation Strategies, Care Planning, Staff Supervision, Patient Education, Clinical Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Nursing role.

Core responsibilities: The Charge Nurse assesses, plans, and evaluates individualized nursing care for psychiatric patients while monitoring progress and behaviors. They are also responsible for overseeing nursing staff and collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate comprehensive care.

Benefits package: Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, Vision Coverage, Paid Time Off, Tuition Support, Matched Retirement Plans. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About UHS

Hospitals and Health Care
Aiken, South Carolina
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Paid Time Off
Tuition Support
Matched Retirement Plans
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

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