Nurse Supervisor, Institutional, BPH / 2 Positions

Salary : $85,000.00 Annually

Location : Richland County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 171232

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

Opening Date : 02 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 24 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Class Code : : EA28

Position Number : : 60028581

Normal Work Schedule : : Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other) : : Work schedule will be discussed during interview.

Pay Band : Band 8

Opening Date : 11 / 20 / 2024

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : You must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov. 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.

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 Nurse Supervisor, 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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Functions as a Charge Nurse for assigned shift, may assume role of Nurse Supervisor (Area Manager) as assigned in his / her absence. Supervises, instructs, and evaluates nursing personnel in the treatment and care of adult psychiatric patients including those who have co-occurring disorders and the maintenance of the therapeutic milieu according to DMH-DIS Policy and Procedures, Standards of Care, and age-specific criteria and interventions.
• Provides direct nursing care to patients by identifying obvious symptoms of physical and emotional illnesses through observations and record analysis. Completes on-going nursing care assessment and formulates plan of care for each patient which includes patient education and discharge planning utilizing age specific interventions.
• Participates and provides supervision of the preparation and administration of patient medication. Participates and continually monitors this process. Completes nursing assessments as needed.
• Supports and actively participates in the Nursing Performance Improvement activities.
• Participates, supports, and abides with SCDMH Employees Performance Management System and Standards of Disciplinary Action.
• Maintains clinical competency by attending and qualifying in all mandatory training classes as assigned. Attends at least 20 hours of training per year in addition to all mandatory.

Two (2) Positions Available

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and related nursing experience. Licensed as a RN by the SC State Board of Nursing.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Comments

The selected candidate must have the ability to instruct and direct professional and non-professional nursing personnel. Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationship with employees. Must have the a bility to establish patient and family relationships to maintain confidence and cooperation of patients and families to ensure evidence based. Able to work with limited supervision. Ability to lift up to fifty (5O) pounds; ability to stand, walk, reach, pull, push, stoop, bend, and climb at least two (2) or three (3) flights of stairs; tolerate noise level and circulate ln patient areas for long periods. Must be able to work with patient behaviors. Must be able to work beyond scheduled hours as required to meet safe staffing standards / regulatory requirements.

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 :

15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year

15 days sick leave per year

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave (Six Weeks for mother per year / Two Weeks for partner per year

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?

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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.

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Are you a graduate from an accredited college / university with a degree in nursing and related nursing experience?

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Are you licensed as a RN by the SC State Board of Nursing?

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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?

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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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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?

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How did you hear about our vacancy?

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If you answered "Current DMH Employee" or "Other" for question above, please list name / source below :

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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").

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