Registered Nurse, Institutional / Harris Hospital (2 Positions)

Salary: $77,500.00 - $104,000.00 AnnuallyLocation : Anderson County, SCJob Type: FTE - Full-TimeJob Number: 167347Agency: Department of Mental Health-Harris Psychiatric HospitalOpening Date: 07/30/2024Closing Date: 8/30/2024 11:59 PM EasternClass Code:: EA22Position Number:: /Normal Work Schedule:: OtherNormal Work Schedule (Other):: The work schedule will be discussed at the interview.Pay Band: Band 7Opening Date: 07/30/2024EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity EmployerAgency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply . 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 ResponsibilitiesWith 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, Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital, 130 SC-252, Anderson, SC 29621.As the Registered Nurse, Institutional, working under general supervision, you will plan for and provide nursing care for patients, with responsibility for assessment of nursing needs and the delegation of selected assignments for care to non-licensed nursing personnel. You will apply a higher level of knowledge in age-specific criteria and interventions appropriate for effective and therapeutic interaction with adult psychiatric patients across lifespan including those who have diverse backgrounds, disabilities, and co-occurring disorders. Relieve Nurse Managers as appropriate; may work as a Charge Nurse when a Permanent Charge Nurse not available.Responsibilities for this Registered Nurse, Institutional include but are not limited to:Provides direct care to adult psychiatric patients including those who are deaf and have co-occurring disorders utilizing age specific interventions. Identifies obvious symptoms of physical and emotional illnesses through observation and record analysis. Must be able to stoop, bend, lift, and move quickly.Performs on-going nursing assessment and participates in Treatment Team planning to include employing interventions and evaluating outcomes. Conducts patient education and participates in discharge planning.Accurately documents assessments, interventions and education in patients' medical record in real time. Communicates findings as appropriate with interdisciplinary team.Performs medication administration utilizing closed loop style and monitors process in order to evaluate compliance, deviation from normal conditions, effectiveness and completion of medication new licensed staff to unit and serves as resource to other disciplines and subordinate nursing staff regarding medical issues.Assists in auditing clinical records to evaluate professional practice standards and quality of care. Reports adverse events, unusual occurrences, and medication variances in an accurate and timely manner.Relieves Nurse Manager Il and Nurse Manager I as is clinical competency by attending and qualifying in all non-mandatory (15 hours) and mandatory training classes yearly (e.g. MAPS, CPR, SCEIS, cross training, and age specific criteria). Minimum and Additional RequirementsGraduation from an accredited school of nursing. Licensure as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina.Preferred Qualifications A bachelor's degree in nursing and one (1) year experience; or a three (3) year diploma and one (1) year experience; or an associate degree in nursing and one (1) year clinical experience.Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus. Additional Comments The selected candidate must have the ability to plan and manage the nursing care of a group of patients in a hospital setting. The ability to work well with other disciplines. Communicate both verbally and in writing. Work at an in-patient facility serving mentally ill adults. Able to stand, walk, reach, pull, stoop, bend and lift up to fifty (50) pounds. Ability to tolerate noise level and circulate in patient areas for long periods. Must be able to work with repetitive unusual patient behaviors. Able to provide emergency care such as CPR.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 Children15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year15 days sick leave per year13 paid holidaysPaid Parental Leave (Six Weeks for mother per year/Two Weeks for partner per year)State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation ProgramsBenefits for State EmployeesThe 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 BenefitsEligible 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 BenefitsState 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 BenefitsState 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.01 Have you ever been employed by the SC Department of Mental Health? Yes No 02 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 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. 03 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 04 Did you graduate from an accredited school of nursing? Yes No 05 Do you have a bachelor's degree in nursing and one (1) year experience; or a three (3) year diploma and one (1) year experience; or an associate degree in nursing and one (1) year clinical experience? Yes No 06 Are you licensed as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina? Yes No 07 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 08 If yes, provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by that board or body, and your current status with that board or body. 09 From where did you learn of this employment opportunity? SC State jobs portal/careers.sc.gov Simply Hired Indeed College Career Services Center Friend/Relative Current DMH Employee Other (commercials, billboards, etc.) - Please specify. 10 If you answered "Current DMH Employee" for question above, please list name below: 11 If you answered "Other" for question #19, please indicate from where below: 12 Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable"). Required Question