Director BHU / Empath

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Job Description Summary

Is accountable for the delivery of high-quality nursing care and for the administrative management of the nursing unit on a 24-hour basis.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC004757 ORBG - Behavioral Health Center (IP)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-31

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

See detailed description below.

Job Description

Job Summary

Is accountable for the delivery of high-quality nursing care and for the administrative management of the nursing unit on a 24-hour basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing is required.
• Currently licensed as a registered nurse in South Carolina.
• Five years of related clinical experience, including three in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Current AHA BLS or Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Work Environment

May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood-borne pathogens, and emergency situations. Requires handling unpredictable situations, emergency care, and occasional irregular hours.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May supervise 5 to 100 staff members.

Financial Responsibilities

Prepare and monitor departmental budgets.

Essential Functions

Includes establishing unit goals, liaising with medical staff, maintaining communication, developing organizational structure, supervising staff, managing budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance, supervising nursing interventions, and other duties.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Must be mobile, able to lift up to 50 pounds, and capable of visual and cognitive tasks necessary for patient care and management.

Additional Information

Position interacts with all age groups, providing direct patient care and demonstrating necessary skills and knowledge.

Minimum Qualifications (Repeated)

We encourage energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join us! MUSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program.

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