Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional - Berkeley

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional 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, Berkeley Community Mental Health Center, 403 Stony Landing Rd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461.

Serves on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team providing evidenced based services in an intensive non-residential treatment and rehabilitative services in accordance with the fidelity model. This is a single fixed point of responsibility for treatment, rehabilitation, and support needs for patients with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) who require higher levels of community care and have not been well supported in lower level of care options.

Responsibilities for the Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional:

• Provides 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.
• Engages in health promotion, prevention and education activities.
• Ensures patients are seen in accordance with their needs (medical/psychiatric appointments).
• Completes clinical documentation using collaborative documentation and ensures services are documented in accordance with SCDMH/QA requirements.
• Participates in clinical supervision and daily treatment team meetings.
• Complies with Corporate Compliance, Policy and Risk Management Plan. Ensures timely completion of prior authorizations. Pursues professional development through collegial consultation, continuing education and Licensures.

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Licensure as a registered nurse by the SC Board of Nursing.

Additional Requirements:

• Position is considered essential and may be called back during crisis/disasters/emergencies.
• A nursing license through the SC Board of Nursing must be obtained no later than 30 days of initial hire date.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and have dependable and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift 10 pounds.
• May require travel between clinics, homes, and community. Services are provided in the clinic, community, schools, or the home.

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

Post hire, employees must have:

• Knowledge of nursing practice and theory.
• The ability to organize, participate in and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary health team.
• The ability to access community health needs and resources.

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:
• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*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.