Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional (RN) (Hilton Head - Coastal Empire)

Salary: $70,455.00 Annually
Location : Beaufort County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 189423
Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division: Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center
Opening Date: 06/10/2026
Closing Date: 7/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: EA18
Position Number:: 60009953
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: CLN08
Opening Date: 06/10/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education using verifiable dates.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Registered Nurse who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center (CEMHC), 151 Dillon Rd, Hilton Head, SC.

As the Registered Nurse, under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager, you will provide advanced outpatient psychiatric nursing and case management services to clinic patients served by the Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center, with particular focus on promoting recovery-based services to persons with serious and persistent mental illnesses.

Responsibilities for the Registered Nurse include :

• Assume responsibility for patients with complex psychiatric/medical care needs. Provide advanced psychiatric nursing services, including medication monitoring and compliance, medication administration, and evaluate the effectiveness of medication to seriously and persistently mentally ill individuals. Coordinate and maintain a caseload. Complete clinical documentation in full compliance with BHDD OMH Quality Assurance Standards.
• Provide case management services, including treatment planning, medication education to patients and families, assess the nursing needs of patients, and provide psycho-education, crisis intervention, and medical stabilization in the community mental health setting. Perform all nursing and other treatment services in compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory standards.
• Manage the medication area of the clinic, including logging medicine in and out, maintain accurate inventory and storage of medications on hand, proper handling and routing of Hazardous Wastes, and provide ordering support to patients accessing medication assistance programs and other medication procurement methods, including pharmacy calls and confirming doctors' orders.
• Function as a member of the treatment team, attending staffings and other meetings, provide coordination and consultation to case managers and MDs, attend departmental meetings and training services as requested by supervisor.
• Provide nursing services to clients of other clinics and CAF services as needed and requested by clinic and CAF personnel.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in nursing or three (3) year diploma or an associate degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) by the SC Board of Nursing.

Additional Requirements

• Be able to lift 3- 5 pounds
• Be able to sit for long periods of time

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments
Post hire, employees must:

• Be able to pass CPR, First -Aid and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.
• Have working knowledge of techniques and practices of the nursing profession, psychiatric theory and health care delivery.
• Have advanced knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology.
• Have the ability to monitor and administer medications.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

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. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan
  • State Optional Retirement Program

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
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 Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities - Office of Mental Health (OMH) (formerly 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 a graduate of an accredited college/university with a bachelor's degree in nursing; OR a three (3) year diploma; OR an associate degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing?

• Yes
• No

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

• Yes
• No

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Are you able to lift 3- 5 pounds and sit for long periods of time?

• Yes
• No

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Have you 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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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").
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Do you have experience in psychiatric nursing?

• Yes
• No

Required Question