Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse | HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital

Introduction: HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital is committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nurses to work more efficiently.
Are you passionate about delivering patient‑centered care? Submit your application for Behavioral Health Registered Nurse position and spend more time at the bedside with the patient.

• Comprehensive medical coverage with prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial well‑being.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support benefits and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts, retirement readiness services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance: tuition, student loan, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away from Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee‑only coverage based on income.

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high‑quality, patient‑centered care per the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.”

The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision, mission and values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

• Assesses patient condition during admission and during each shift; identifies and reports any changes in patient status.
• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s) and documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Responds promptly to patient requests and anticipates patient needs to resolve them proactively.
• Manages the quality of care by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver a holistic patient treatment plan that promotes recovery.
• Manages the continuation of care by serving as the interface between healthcare providers and community support systems to coordinate ongoing care needs for specialized patient groups.

• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma (Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred).
• Minimum 1 year applicable experience in behavioral health or related nursing field.
• Active registered professional nurse license in the state(s) of practice or active compact license.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Trident Health is a 445‑bed HCA Healthcare hospital system comprising two acute care hospitals and three freestanding emergency departments. We provide care to nearly 375,000 South Carolina Low Country residents each year. Our more than 2,600 employees, 500 physicians and 130 volunteers are dedicated to fulfilling our mission.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.