Registered Nurse (RN) (Spartanburg)

Registered Nurse

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, Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center, 250 Dewey Ave, Spartanburg, SC 29303.

Responsibilities for the Registered Nurse:

• In a culturally sensitive manner, provide nursing and other clinical services to SAMHC clients in all 3 centers (Spartanburg, Union & Cherokee), including Medication Monitoring, Medication Management Only, injection and Clozaril clinics, Triage, and On Call. Serve as a mentor and preceptor for new Nursing Services staff. Serve as a Nursing resource for other center staff.
• Collaborate with others in Center, satellites, and/or community settings/departments to maximize nursing services resources for Child & Adolescent services, adult services, and manage assigned MMO caseload by identifying nonclinical activities and working to utilize technology and non-clinical staff to streamline and organize nursing care.
• Meet QA and Corporate Compliance standards; adheres to policies and procedures, including collaborative documentation, and clinical notes signed within 48 hours of an appointment.
• Attend staff meetings, supervisory conferences, workshops and required staff development and training; assist in managing medication storage area as needed and promptly performs procedure ordered by physician/NP, highlighting any abnormal results and promptly reporting to provider.

Minimum and Additional Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and related nursing experience.
• Licensure as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Additional Comments:

This position is considered an essential position at the Spartanburg Area of Mental Health. Therefore, you may be asked to report to work even if the center is closed during an emergency.

Post hire, employees must:

• Successfully complete the Basic Fundamentals course with a minimum grade of 75.
• Have knowledge of nursing procedures, personal hygiene, basic health and safety practices, basic human anatomy.
• Be able to operate a state car.
• Perform all job duties and provide all services and documentation in compliance with CARF, OMH, CCMHC, Quality Assurance, Compliance, HIPAA, Transcultural and Productivity Standards, Policies and Procedures.

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.
• 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 (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices:
• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)