Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional (RN) (Conway - Waccamaw)

Registered Nurse (RN)

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 (RN) 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 (BHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Waccamaw Center for Mental Health, 164 Waccamaw Medical Park Drive, Conway, SC 29526. As the Registered Nurse, under general supervision, you will plan, implement and provide direct nursing care to all patients of Waccamaw Center for Mental Health. In collaboration with the treatment team, you will evaluate the effectiveness of care/interventions and discharge planning.

Responsibilities for the Registered Nurse include:

• Provide psychiatric nursing services to all patients with chronic and persistent mental illnesses, adults and children/adolescents with severe emotional disturbances. Services may include making observations, administering medications (oral and injections), providing counseling and education to patients and families, and utilizing other appropriate resources as needed. Perform urine drug screens and other necessary tasks as requested by immediate supervisor and Clinic Director. Yearly anticipated Patient Care Hours are 854.
• Complete and submit clinical services notes within a 24 - hour period in accordance with Local Collaborative Documentation Standards.
• Maintain documentation of charts zed other records in accordance with State, Federal, Local, OMH, WCMB, Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance and CARF Standards.
• Work directly with staff psychiatrists/ physicians to coordinate medication needs and address medication concerns. Assist in getting patients approved/renewed in patient assistance programs for medications. Work on Prior authorizations with insurance companies. Participate in treatment team meeting to gain assistance in the formulation and implementation of these plans. Promote and help maintain the health of individuals and families through teaching, counseling and rehabilitative measures. Coordinate needed community supports and works closely with Community Support Staff members.
• Assist in all the operations and organization of the medical supply room. Ensure medications are accounted for and processed/logged correctly. Order mediations as needed, to help with the maintaining of the room, such as verifying expiration dates of medications.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school or nursing.
• A bachelor's degree in nursing and two (2) years of experience; OR a three (3) year diploma and two (2) years of experience; OR an associate degree in nursing and two (2) years of experience as a registered nurse, one of which must have been in a community mental health program.
• Licensed as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Must be able to meet OMH credentialing requirements.

• Must have a valid driver's license and provide a 10-year driving record to operate a state vehicle and satisfy requirements of this position.
• Hear at normal volumes, stand, walk reach pull, stoop, bend.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and climb 2 flights of stairs.

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.
• Knowledge of the services provided in a comprehensive mental health program serving children and families and adults.
• Have extensive skills in coordinating services with other health and community organizations.
• The ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with employees.
• The ability to establish and maintain working relationships with patients and families.

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.