Registered Nurse

Salary: $77,500.00 - $104,000.00 Annually

Location : Richland County, SC

Job Type: FTE - Full-Time

Job Number: 171469

Agency: Department of Mental Health-Bryan Psychiatric and William S. Hall Hospital

Opening Date: 12/16/2024

Closing Date: 1/16/:59 PM Eastern

Class Code EA22

Position Number

Normal Work Schedule Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other) Work schedule rule varies and will be discussed during interview.

Pay Band: Band 7

Opening Date: 12/16/2024

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures You must apply on-line at . Follow the status of your application on-line.

Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Nurses assigned to this area currently are eligible for a 15% supplemental pay along with their base salary for as long as they remain an employee with G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital or WSHPI.

With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.

This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia SC 29203.

As the Registered Nurse, Institutional, working under the supervision of the Nurse Supervisor (Area Manager), you will provide direct patient care and assist in planning, coordinating, assigning, and evaluating nursing care in a designated area. Function as charge nurse as needed.

Responsibilities for this Registered Nurse, Institutional include but are not limited to:

• Plans, organizes, develops, Implements, and evaluates patient care. Assist In establishing and maintaining standards of care and performance.
• Actively participates in interdisciplinary lodge-based performance improvement teams. Assist In coordinating an effective quality control monitoring system, Including performance improvement activities and Important aspects of patient care (high risk, high volume, and problem prone).
• Transcribes physician's orders accurately; safely administers medication and treatments and documents patient's responses.
• Actively participates with members of the treatment team in formulating the patient's plan of care.
• Coordinates orientation, training, and education of nursing staff.
• Effectively utilizes The Employee Performance Management system and progressive disciplinary policy and standard.
• Establishes, implements, and maintains patient care groups. Performs basic patient education to include safe and effective use of medication, equipment, and rehabilitation techniques.
• Establishes and maintains a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment with consideration of age, culture, and privacy.
• Adheres to allCorporate Compliance Policies/Procedures, provides quality patient care, and maintains accurate documentation.
• Attends at least 20 hours of training per year in addition to all mandatory

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Licensure as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina.
Additional Comments

The selected candidate must be highly flexible, adaptable, and have an attitude that focuses on evidence-based care of patients and performance improvement. Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds; ability to stand, walk, reach, pull, push, stoop, bend and climb at least two (2) or three (3) flights of stairs. Ability to tolerate noise level and circulate in patient areas for long periods. Must be able to work with patient behaviors.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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Have you ever been employed by the SC Department of Mental Health?

• Yes
• No

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If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application.PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below.

• Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.

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Are you currently working at a SC State operated facility?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever held a permanent (full-time equivalent) position with a SC state agency and/or been an employee of a SC school district?

• Yes
• No

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Did you graduate from an accredited school of nursing?

• Yes
• No

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Are you licensed as a Registered Nurse by the South Carolina State Board of Nursing?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever been denied a professional license, or had a professional license revoked or limited by, and/or had any discipline or sanction imposed on you or your practice by a professional licensing board or body?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered Yes to the question above, please provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by the board or body and your current status with that board or body.

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How did you hear about our vacancy?

• SC State jobs portal/careers.sc.gov
• Simply Hired
• Indeed
• College/Alumni Career Services Center
• Friend/Relative
• Referral from current DMH Employee
• Other (commercials, billboards, emails, ads, etc.) - Please specify.

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