Registered Nurse, Institutional - ACT Team / Community (RN) (Aiken)

Registered Nurse / Act Team / Community (Aiken)

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 / Act Team / Community (Aiken) 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, Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center, 1135 Gregg Highway, Aiken, SC 29801. Services are delivered in the community and patient's homes.

Responsibilities for the Registered Nurse / Act Team / Community (Aiken):

• Provide direct services to Act patients to include but not limited to: assessing the health, social, psychiatric and medical needs of Center patients; administering scheduled intramuscular medications to patients as ordered by prescribers; monitoring patients regularly for beneficial effects, side effects, and other medication related issues; and developing strategies to maximize taking medications as prescribed.
• Engage in health promotion, prevention and education activities.
• Ensure patients are seen in accordance with their needs (medical/psychiatric appointments).
• Complete clinical documentation using collaborative documentation and ensures services are documented in accordance with OMH/QA requirements.
• Participate in clinical supervision and daily treatment team meetings.
• Comply with Corporate Compliance, Policy and Risk Management Plan.
• Ensure timely completion of prior authorizations.
• Pursue professional, development through collegial consultation, continuing education and licensure.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed as a registered nurse by the SC Board of Nursing.
• One-year experience working with adults diagnosed with serious mental illness and working knowledge of psychiatric medications.

Additional Requirements:

• One-year experience working with adults diagnosed with serious mental illness and working knowledge of psychiatric medications.
• Ability to lift 5 pounds and operate a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments

• Post hire, employees must:
• Have knowledge of the techniques and best practices of the nursing professional.
• Have knowledge of medical and nursing terminology.
• Have the ability to evaluate a client's medical status and needs and use knowledge and judgment to respond appropriately.
• Have the ability to plan, implement and evaluate client medical care plans.
• Have the ability to provide individual health education and counseling.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Have the ability to function as a team member.
• Have knowledge of privacy laws.
• Have a high degree of independence and self-motivation is expected.
• Participate in Employee's activities that are governed by SCDMH and Center policies and procedures.

Position is essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies. Position will be part of the Assertive Community Treatment Team. Requires flexible schedule. Services are delivered in the community and patient's homes. Travel in Aiken and Barnwell counties required.

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.
• 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 *

*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.