Controller Career Opportunity Esteemed and acknowledged for your Controller expertiseAre you searching for a role that allows you to apply your financial expertise and make a meaningful impact, all within a setting close to both your home and heart Encompass Health, the nation's largest in-patient rehabilitation company, provides a welcoming environment where you'll be embraced like a longtime colleague. Picture yourself making a substantial impact at a local hospital in your community, utilizing your financial expertise at one of our 150+ hospitals. If this resonates with your aspirations, then you've found the perfect position for you. As a Controller at Encompass Health, you'll lead the accounting and financial team, using your specialized skills to drive the hospital beyond its financial objectives. Join us in a gratifying career where your contributions profoundly influence the hospital's well-being, collaborating with a team that values inclusivity and support, all while having access to cutting-edge technology. A Glimpse into Our WorldAt Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Being at Encompass Health means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing. Starting Perks and BenefitsAt Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.Generous paid time off that accrues over time.Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuing education.Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.Flexible spending and health savings accounts.A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do! Become the Controller you've always aspired to beDirect and oversee the accounting system and financial operations of the hospital. This includes managing billing, accounts receivable, cash receipts, collections, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, forecasting, budgeting, internal controls, and audits.Prepare monthly and annual financial reviews, budgets, and any necessary state financial reports.Develop and implement plans to enhance operational efficiency as requested by the CEO, hospital leadership, regional teams, and the corporate office.Participate in hospital Governing Body committees and partnership boards as needed.Assist in monitoring compliance with Medicare regulations.Celebrate accomplishments and victories with the team along the way. QualificationsPreferably hold a CPA certification.Possess a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management with a major in Accounting. An MBA is preferred.Preferably have a minimum of five years of hospital accounting experience.Knowledge of financial management and analysis principles and techniques and managerial skills typically acquired through two to three years of experience in public accounting, specifically in health care auditing and reimbursement.One to three years experience as a hospital chief financial officer preferred.May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts.May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts. The Encompass Health WayWe proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.We're looking forward to meeting you, and we genuinely mean that. Join us on this remarkable journey!

Overview: Join Our Team as an After-Hours Hospice RNWhere it's not just a job it's a calling!We know work-life balance should be a top priority for all our nurses. We’re committed to caring for our patients as we would care for our own families. Do you value the time you spend with your patients Is it important to you that every patient and family we serve feels that you are present and with them We are looking for compassionate registered nurses who are committed to creating meaningful experiences for our patients and their families.As a registered nurse, you’ll be a voice for your patients, all while communicating with everyone involved in the plan of care-the patient, the patient’s family, and the hospice care team. You’ll serve as the patient advocate being able to ensure every patient receives the quality care they deserve. After-Hours Hospice RNs are salaried full-time positions to cover on call after hours from 5pm on Friday to 8am Monday morning. You will be fully supported by our 24/7 RN staffed Triage Department alongside your local hospice team.And just like all our valuable team members, our RNs have access to our supportive leadership team and professional development opportunities with plenty of room for advancement.We’re Offering Even More Great Benefits When You Join Our Team!Tuition ReimbursementImmediate Access to Paid Time OffEmployee Referral Program Bonus EligibilityMatching 401KAnnual Merit IncreasesYears of Service Award BonusesPet InsuranceFinancial and Legal Assistance ProgramMental Health and Counseling ProgramsDental and Orthodontic CoverageVision InsuranceHealth Care with Low Premiums$500 Matching Health Savings AccountShort-term and Long-term DisabilityAccess to Virtual Health & WellnessFertility Assistance ProgramOur Company MissionOur mission is to serve with love, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. For our team members, these aren’t empty words. In every interaction, no matter how big or small, we’re dedicated to providing a superior experience for patients facing life-limiting illnesses and their families. About Agape Care GroupAs a regional leader in hospice and palliative care, Agape Care Group proudly serves patients through its family of care providers Agape Care South Carolina, Georgia Hospice Care, Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in North Carolina, and ACG Hospice in Alabama, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Virginia. The company’s employees are committed to serving with love those touched by an advanced illness, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. At any location within our company, you'll find a career that means something. You'll not only have the opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference, but you'll also be part of an inclusive, respectful work environment filled with peers who have answered the call to care for others. Qualifications: A heart to serve patients and families and a passion for providing the best possible careEducation: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current state license as a registered nurse Experience: 2+ years of nursing experience in a clinical care setting (hospice experience preferred) Required: Reliable transportation. Ability to sit, stand, bend, move intermittently and lift at least 80-100 lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively.We’ve worked hard to build a caring culture of integrity, communication, diversity and positive experiences, and we’d love for you to join our team.*Pay is determined by years of experience and location.

Overview: Join Our Team as an After-Hours Hospice RNWhere it's not just a job it's a calling!We know work-life balance should be a top priority for all our nurses. We’re committed to caring for our patients as we would care for our own families. Do you value the time you spend with your patients Is it important to you that every patient and family we serve feels that you are present and with them We are looking for compassionate registered nurses who are committed to creating meaningful experiences for our patients and their families.As a registered nurse, you’ll be a voice for your patients, all while communicating with everyone involved in the plan of care-the patient, the patient’s family, and the hospice care team. You’ll serve as the patient advocate being able to ensure every patient receives the quality care they deserve. After-Hours Hospice RNs are salaried full-time positions to cover on call after hours from 5pm on Friday to 8am Monday morning. You will be fully supported by our 24/7 RN staffed Triage Department alongside your local hospice team.And just like all our valuable team members, our RNs have access to our supportive leadership team and professional development opportunities with plenty of room for advancement.We’re Offering a $10,000 Sign-on Bonus and Even More Great Benefits When You Join Our Team!Tuition ReimbursementImmediate Access to Paid Time OffEmployee Referral Program Bonus EligibilityMatching 401KAnnual Merit IncreasesYears of Service Award BonusesPet InsuranceFinancial and Legal Assistance ProgramMental Health and Counseling ProgramsDental and Orthodontic CoverageVision InsuranceHealth Care with Low Premiums$500 Matching Health Savings AccountShort-term and Long-term DisabilityAccess to Virtual Health & WellnessFertility Assistance ProgramOur Company MissionOur mission is to serve with love, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. For our team members, these aren’t empty words. In every interaction, no matter how big or small, we’re dedicated to providing a superior experience for patients facing life-limiting illnesses and their families. About Agape Care GroupAs a regional leader in hospice and palliative care, Agape Care Group proudly serves patients through its family of care providers Agape Care South Carolina, Georgia Hospice Care, Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in North Carolina, and ACG Hospice in Alabama, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Virginia. The company’s employees are committed to serving with love those touched by an advanced illness, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. At any location within our company, you'll find a career that means something. You'll not only have the opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference, but you'll also be part of an inclusive, respectful work environment filled with peers who have answered the call to care for others. Qualifications: A heart to serve patients and families and a passion for providing the best possible careEducation: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current state license as a registered nurse Experience: 2+ years of nursing experience in a clinical care setting (hospice experience preferred) Required: Reliable transportation. Ability to sit, stand, bend, move intermittently and lift at least 80-100 lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively.We’ve worked hard to build a caring culture of integrity, communication, diversity and positive experiences, and we’d love for you to join our team.*Pay is determined by years of experience and location.

Overview: Join Our Team as a Registered NurseDo you value the time you spend with your patients Is it important to you that your patients and their families know and feel that you are with them We are looking for registered nurses who are committed to creating meaningful patient experiences. As a registered nurse on our team, you’ll evaluate patients and create care plans, all while communicating with everyone involved the patient, the patient’s family, and the care team. You’ll serve as the driver of our care team to ensure every patient receives quality care. And just like all of our team members, our RNs have access to our supportive leadership team and professional development opportunities with plenty of room for advancement. We’re Offering Even More Great Benefits When You Join Our Team!Tuition ReimbursementImmediate Access to Paid Time OffEmployee Referral Program Bonus EligibilityMatching 401KAnnual Merit IncreasesYears of Service Award BonusesPet InsuranceFinancial and Legal Assistance ProgramMental Health and Counseling ProgramsDental and Orthodontic CoverageVision InsuranceHealth Care with Low Premiums$500 Matching Health Savings AccountShort-term and Long-term DisabilityAccess to Virtual Health & WellnessFertility Assistance ProgramOur Company MissionOur mission is to serve with love, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. For our team members, these aren’t empty words. In every interaction, no matter how big or small, we’re dedicated to providing a superior experience for patients facing life-limiting illnesses and their families. About Agape Care GroupAs a regional leader in hospice and palliative care, Agape Care Group proudly serves patients through its family of care providers Agape Care South Carolina, Georgia Hospice Care, Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in North Carolina, and ACG Hospice in Alabama, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Virginia. The company’s employees are committed to serving with love those touched by an advanced illness, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. At any location within our company, you'll find a career that means something. You'll not only have the opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference, but you'll also be part of an inclusive, respectful work environment filled with peers who have answered the call to care for others. Qualifications: A heart to serve patients and families and a passion for providing the best possible careEducation: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current state license as a registered nurse Experience: 2+ years of nursing experience in a clinical care setting (hospice experience preferred) Required: Reliable transportation. Ability to sit, stand, bend, move intermittently and lift at least 80-100 lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively.We’ve worked hard to build a caring culture of integrity, communication, diversity and positive experiences, and we’d love for you to join our team.*Pay is determined by years of experience and location.

Overview: Become an After-hours Hospice RN Weeknights Mon-ThursWhere it's not just a job, It's a Calling!We know work/life balance should be a top priority for all our nurses. We’re committed to caring for our patients as we would care for our own families. Do you value the time you spend with your patients Is it important to you that every patient and family we serve feels that you are present and with them We are looking for compassionate registered nurses who are committed to creating meaningful experiences for our patients and their families!As a registered nurse, you’ll be a voice for your patients, all while communicating with everyone involved in the plan of care-the patient, the patient’s family, and the hospice care team. You’ll serve as the patient advocate being able to ensure every patient receives the quality care they deserve. After-hours Hospice RNs on Weeknights are salaried full-time to cover on call after hours from 5 pm - 8 am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and ending on Friday morning at 8 am. You will be fully supported by our 24/7 RN staffed Triage Department alongside your local hospice team.And just like all our valuable team members, our RNs have access to our supportive leadership team and professional development opportunities with plenty of room for advancement.We’re Offering Even More Great Benefits When You Join Our Team!Tuition ReimbursementImmediate Access to Paid Time OffEmployee Referral Program Bonus EligibilityMatching 401KAnnual Merit IncreasesYears of Service Award BonusesPet InsuranceFinancial and Legal Assistance ProgramMental Health and Counseling ProgramsDental and Orthodontic CoverageVision InsuranceHealth Care with Low Premiums$500 Matching Health Savings AccountShort-term and Long-term DisabilityAccess to Virtual Health & WellnessFertility Assistance ProgramOur Company MissionOur mission is to serve with love, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. For our team members, these aren’t empty words. In every interaction, no matter how big or small, we’re dedicated to providing a superior experience for patients facing life-limiting illnesses and their families. About Agape Care GroupAs a regional leader in hospice and palliative care, Agape Care Group proudly serves patients through its family of care providers Agape Care South Carolina, Georgia Hospice Care, Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in North Carolina, and ACG Hospice in Alabama, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Virginia. The company’s employees are committed to serving with love those touched by an advanced illness, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. At any location within our company, you'll find a career that means something. You'll not only have the opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference, but you'll also be part of an inclusive, respectful work environment filled with peers who have answered the call to care for others. Qualifications: A heart to serve patients and families and a passion for providing the best possible careEducation: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current state license as a registered nurse Experience: 2+ years of nursing experience in a clinical care setting (hospice experience preferred) Required: Reliable transportation. Ability to sit, stand, bend, move intermittently and lift at least 80-100 lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively.We’ve worked hard to build a caring culture of integrity, communication, diversity and positive experiences, and we’d love for you to join our team.*Pay is determined by years of experience and location.

Overview: Join Our Team as an RN Clinical SupervisorWe are looking for impeccable leaders to join our team who are committed to creating meaningful patient experiences. As a clinical supervisor, you'll manage the coordination, supervision, and implementation of professional and supportive services for our hospice patients in a safe, cost-effective manner. The clinical supervisor will oversee the care team and provide education and training related to clinical practice, regulation and reimbursement changes as well as help orient new employees. You’ll serve as a key member of our care team to ensure every patient receives the highest quality care. And just like all of our team members, our RN clinical supervisors have access to our supportive leadership team and professional development opportunities with plenty of room for advancement. We’re Offering Even More Great Benefits When You Join Our Team!Tuition ReimbursementImmediate Access to Paid Time OffEmployee Referral Program Bonus EligibilityMatching 401KAnnual Merit IncreasesYears of Service Award BonusesPet InsuranceFinancial and Legal Assistance ProgramMental Health and Counseling ProgramsDental and Orthodontic CoverageVision InsuranceHealth Care with Low Premiums$500 Matching Health Savings AccountShort-term and Long-term DisabilityAccess to Virtual Health & WellnessFertility Assistance ProgramOur Company MissionOur mission is to serve with love, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. For our team members, these aren’t empty words. In every interaction, no matter how big or small, we’re dedicated to providing a superior experience for patients facing life-limiting illnesses and their families. About Agape Care GroupAs a regional leader in hospice and palliative care, Agape Care Group proudly serves patients through its family of care providers Agape Care South Carolina, Georgia Hospice Care, Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in North Carolina, and ACG Hospice in Alabama, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Virginia. The company’s employees are committed to serving with love those touched by an advanced illness, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. At any location within our company, you'll find a career that means something. You'll not only have the opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference, but you'll also be part of an inclusive, respectful work environment filled with peers who have answered the call to care for others. Qualifications: A heart to serve patients and families and a passion for providing the best possible careEducation: Graduate of an accredited nursing school (BSN preferred). Current state license as a registered nurseExperience: 2-3 years of supervisory experience as a registered nurse in an appropriate clinical care setting, home health, or hospice environment (preferred). Evidence of clinical and supervisory knowledge and experience appropriate to the assigned supervision responsibilitiesRequired: Reliable transportation. Ability to sit, stand, bend, move intermittently and lift at least 80-100 lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively.We’ve worked hard to build a caring culture of integrity, communication, diversity and positive experiences, and we’d love for you to join our team.*Pay is determined by years of experience and location.

Overview: Join Our Team as a Registered NurseDo you value the time you spend with your patients Is it important to you that your patients and their families know and feel that you are with them We are looking for registered nurses who are committed to creating meaningful patient experiences. As a registered nurse on our team, you’ll evaluate patients and create care plans, all while communicating with everyone involved the patient, the patient’s family, and the care team. You’ll serve as the driver of our care team to ensure every patient receives quality care. And just like all of our team members, our RNs have access to our supportive leadership team and professional development opportunities with plenty of room for advancement. We’re Offering Even More Great Benefits When You Join Our Team!Tuition ReimbursementImmediate Access to Paid Time OffEmployee Referral Program Bonus EligibilityMatching 401KAnnual Merit IncreasesYears of Service Award BonusesPet InsuranceFinancial and Legal Assistance ProgramMental Health and Counseling ProgramsDental and Orthodontic CoverageVision InsuranceHealth Care with Low Premiums$500 Matching Health Savings AccountShort-term and Long-term DisabilityAccess to Virtual Health & WellnessFertility Assistance ProgramOur Company MissionOur mission is to serve with love, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. For our team members, these aren’t empty words. In every interaction, no matter how big or small, we’re dedicated to providing a superior experience for patients facing life-limiting illnesses and their families. About Agape Care GroupAs a regional leader in hospice and palliative care, Agape Care Group proudly serves patients through its family of care providers Agape Care South Carolina, Georgia Hospice Care, Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in North Carolina, and ACG Hospice in Alabama, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Virginia. The company’s employees are committed to serving with love those touched by an advanced illness, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. At any location within our company, you'll find a career that means something. You'll not only have the opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference, but you'll also be part of an inclusive, respectful work environment filled with peers who have answered the call to care for others. Qualifications: A heart to serve patients and families and a passion for providing the best possible careEducation: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current state license as a registered nurse Experience: 2+ years of nursing experience in a clinical care setting (hospice experience preferred) Required: Reliable transportation. Ability to sit, stand, bend, move intermittently and lift at least 80-100 lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively.We’ve worked hard to build a caring culture of integrity, communication, diversity and positive experiences, and we’d love for you to join our team.*Pay is determined by years of experience and location.

Overview: Join Our Team as a Registered NurseDo you value the time you spend with your patients Is it important to you that your patients and their families know and feel that you are with them We are looking for registered nurses who are committed to creating meaningful patient experiences. As a registered nurse on our team, you’ll evaluate patients and create care plans, all while communicating with everyone involved the patient, the patient’s family, and the care team. You’ll serve as the driver of our care team to ensure every patient receives quality care. And just like all of our team members, our RNs have access to our supportive leadership team and professional development opportunities with plenty of room for advancement. We’re Offering Even More Great Benefits When You Join Our Team!Tuition ReimbursementImmediate Access to Paid Time OffEmployee Referral Program Bonus EligibilityMatching 401KAnnual Merit IncreasesYears of Service Award BonusesPet InsuranceFinancial and Legal Assistance ProgramMental Health and Counseling ProgramsDental and Orthodontic CoverageVision InsuranceHealth Care with Low Premiums$500 Matching Health Savings AccountShort-term and Long-term DisabilityAccess to Virtual Health & WellnessFertility Assistance ProgramOur Company MissionOur mission is to serve with love, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. For our team members, these aren’t empty words. In every interaction, no matter how big or small, we’re dedicated to providing a superior experience for patients facing life-limiting illnesses and their families. About Agape Care GroupAs a regional leader in hospice and palliative care, Agape Care Group proudly serves patients through its family of care providers Agape Care South Carolina, Georgia Hospice Care, Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in North Carolina, and ACG Hospice in Alabama, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Virginia. The company’s employees are committed to serving with love those touched by an advanced illness, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. At any location within our company, you'll find a career that means something. You'll not only have the opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference, but you'll also be part of an inclusive, respectful work environment filled with peers who have answered the call to care for others. Qualifications: A heart to serve patients and families and a passion for providing the best possible careEducation: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current state license as a registered nurse Experience: 2+ years of nursing experience in a clinical care setting (hospice experience preferred) Required: Reliable transportation. Ability to sit, stand, bend, move intermittently and lift at least 80-100 lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively.We’ve worked hard to build a caring culture of integrity, communication, diversity and positive experiences, and we’d love for you to join our team.*Pay is determined by years of experience and location.

Job Description SummaryThe nurse manager provides professional nursing leadership responsible for promoting and restoring patients' health by developing day-to-day management and long-term planning of the patient care area within an assigned unit.EmPATH Unit:The EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing) Unit is a specialized hospital-based observation unit dedicated to patients with mental health emergencies. The EmPATH unit is the designated destination for medically cleared patients with need for observation and treatment while awaiting disposition. The RN will work with a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and assistants in a calming environment to provide treatment to adult and adolescent patients in need of mental health care. RNs on the EmPATH unit will be cross trained to work the geriatric psych unit.EntityMedical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-Type RegularCost CenterCC005256 ORBG - EMPATH UnitPay Rate TypeSalaryPay GradeHealth-32Scheduled Weekly Hours40Work ShiftJob DescriptionWork Environment:Regularly exposed to the risk of blood-borne diseases. Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and illnesses). Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Must be able to handle emergency or crisis situations. May perform emergency care. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours. Supervisory Responsibilities:Oversees daily operations providing supervision of the Clinical Unit Leaders, licensed nurses, and unlicensed unit staff. May indirectly supervise others as needed.Financial Responsibilities:NoneEssential Functions:Communicates with Director on a regular basis regarding day-to-day operational issues.Collaborates with care team to develop individualized plan of care participating in Interdisciplinary Care Planning rounds.Collaborates with Director in completing performance evaluations.Rounds daily on every inpatient utilizing Studer principles.Coaches staff in providing an optimal patient experience utilizing hourly rounding, AIDET, ACT, use of white boards, clinical care, etc.Ensures appropriate staffing. Assists in the daily adjustments to staffing required to have appropriate nurse/patient ratios. Ensures compliance with matrix.Assists in responding to Quantros SRM investigations, follow-up and re-training.Provides first line customer service response and service recovery.May assists with assigning and/or completing duties listed on charge nurse report sheet, including crash cart checks, narcotic counts and discrepancy resolution, etc.Assists Department leaders in orientation of new employees. Works closely with Nursing Residency / Student Coordinator to ensure students and new graduates have positive orientation.Assumes on-call responsibilities as assigned by director.Reviews HCAHPS data and collaborates with director and patient advocate on performance improvement.Maintains nursing guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures Adopts and implements innovative evidence-based nursing practices to improve quality and safety of patient care. May recruit, select and guide nursing staff Supports nursing staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patient, and families All other duties as assignedPhysical Requirements:Physical requirements are primarily related to the essential functions of the job. To perform the essential functions of this position, you must be able to:Sit, walk, stand, use your hands, reach, stoop, talk, hear, and smell. Lift or exert energy up to 50 pounds 25% of the time, up to 100 pounds 50% of the time, and more than 100 pounds 25% of the time.Maintain close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) and distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen move up/down or left/right) and depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances).Mental Requirements:Possesses the ability to read and interpret business or safety manuals, clinical or technical procedures or regulations. Able to write reports, correspondence, and/or manuals; effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, patients, families, other employees, and medical staff.Able to perform math functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide), and perform more complex math functions to include calculating percentages, averages, volume, ratio, and interpreting graphs – using numbers, money, and units of measure.Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Deals with concrete and abstract concepts and interpret verbal, nonverbal, and written instructions.Population Served - - cultural and age specific competencies:This position interacts with all age groups and provides direct/indirect patient care. Each staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to meet the physical, psychosocial, 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.Additional Job DescriptionMinimum Qualifications:Associate’s degree in nursing is required. Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred. For any staff with ADN, BSN completion within 2 years of hire is strongly encouraged. Must have a current license in the state of South Carolina as a registered nurse. Three (3) years’ experience in a clinical specialty required. One year of supervisory/ leadership experience and certification in a clinical specialty preferred. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. ACLS certification is required within 6 months of hire.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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Job Description SummaryThe EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing) Unit is a specialized hospital-based observation unit dedicated to patients with mental health emergencies. The EmPATH unit is the designated destination for medically cleared patients with need for observation and treatment while awaiting disposition. The RN will work with a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and assistants in a calming environment to provide treatment to adult and adolescent patients in need of mental health care. RNs on the EmPATH unit will be cross trained to work the geriatric psych unit.Full Time36 hours per week (3 x 12-hour shifts)• Day Shift 6:45 am- 7:15 pm• Night Shift 6:45 pm - 7:15 am• Every other weekend obligationEntityMedical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-Type RegularCost CenterCC005256 ORBG - EMPATH UnitPay Rate TypeHourlyPay GradeHealth-27Scheduled Weekly Hours36Work ShiftJob DescriptionJob SummaryProvide professional nursing care within an assigned unit and coordinate care planning with other disciplines.Work EnvironmentRegularly 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 ResponsibilitiesLPN, CNA, WS, Tech, MOAFinancial ResponsibilitiesFinancial stewardship of supplies and resources.Essential FunctionsDocuments 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.Physical RequirementsPhysical requirements are primarily related to the essential functions of any job. In order to perform the essential functions of this position, you must be able to stand up to twelve (12) hours, walk, sit, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, talk, hear and smell. Must be able to lift or exert energy up to 35 pounds. The Regional Medical Center has purchased patient transfer/lift devices to reduce the physical lifting of patients. Safe patient handling equipment is to be utilized for the transfer and lifting of patients greater than 35 pounds.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).Mental RequirementsMust possess the ability to read and interpret business or safety manuals, clinical or technical procedures or regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondence and/or manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, patients, families, other employees and medical staff. Ability to perform more complex math functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide) to include calculating percentages, averages, volume, ratio and interpreting graphs - using numbers and units of measure. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to deal with concrete and abstract concepts and interpret verbal, nonverbal and written instructions. Ability to multitask and prioritize assigned and assumed responsibilities to complete patient care as necessary.Population Served 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.Additional Job DescriptionMinimum QualificationsGraduation from accredited school of nursing.Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. Current RN license in the state of South Carolina. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. Some clinical or hospital experience is preferred but not 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees