Registered Nurse, Institutional (RN) (G.W. Bryan Hospital)

Salary: $77,500.00 - $85,543.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 188612
Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division: Greater Bryan Psychiatric Hospital
Opening Date: 05/21/2026
Closing Date: 6/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: EA22
Position Number:: 60005173
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: CLN09
Hiring Range - Min.: $77,500.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $85,543.00
Opening Date: 05/21/2026
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.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: 3-Day Work Week DAYS (7:00 AM - 8:00 PM)3-Day Work Week NIGHTS (7:00 PM - 8:00 AM)4-Day Workweek Combination Two 12-hr DAY/Two 8-hr EVENING (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM; 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM)4-Day Workweek Combination Two 12-hr NIGHT/Two 8-hr NIGHT (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM; 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM)Schedule to be discussed at interview.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
Nurses assigned to G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital are currently eligible for a 15% supplemental pay along with their base salary
for as long as they remain an employee with G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital.

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, G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia SC 29203.

As the Registered Nurse, Institutional, under the supervision of the Nurse Supervisor (Area Manager), you will provide direct patient care and assist in planning, coordinating, assigning, and evaluating nursing care in a designated area. You will function as the charge nurse as needed.


Responsibilities for the Registered Nurse, Institutional:

• Plan, organize, develop, implement, and evaluate patient care. Assist in establishing and maintaining standards of care and performance.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary lodge-based performance improvement teams. Assist in coordinating an effective quality control monitoring system, including performance improvement activities and important aspects of patient care (high risk, high volume, and problem prone).
• Transcribe physician's orders accurately; safely administer medication and treatment, and document patient responses.
• Actively participate with members of the treatment team in formulating the patient's plan of care.
• Coordinate orientation, training, and education of nursing staff.
• Effectively utilize The Employee Performance Management system and progressive disciplinary policy and standard.
• Establish, implement, and maintain patient care groups. Perform basic patient education to include safe and effective use of medication, equipment, and rehabilitation techniques.
• Establish and maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment with consideration of age, culture, and privacy.
• Adhere to all Corporate Compliance Policies/Procedures, provide quality patient care and maintain accurate documentation.
• Attend at least 20 hours of training per year in addition to all mandatory.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

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

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds; ability to see, hear at normal volumes, stand, walk, reach, pull, stoop, bend and climb at least two or three flights of stairs. Ability to tolerate noise level and circulate in patient areas for long periods. Must be able to work with repetitive patient behaviors.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments

Post hire, employees must:

• Be highly flexible, adaptable, and have an attitude that focuses on evidence-based care of patients and performance improvement.
• Have successful completion of in-service training.
• Have ability to perform MAPS/MANDT techniques.

Available Shifts:

Option 1 : 3-Day Work Week DAYS (7:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Option 2 : 3-Day Work Week NIGHTS (7:00 PM - 8:00 AM)
Option 3 : 4-Day Workweek Combination Two 12-hr DAY/Two 8-hr EVENING (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM; 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM)
Option 4 : 4-Day Workweek Combination Two 12-hr NIGHT/Two 8-hr NIGHT (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM; 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
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.

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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) or any other SC State Government Agency?

• Yes
• No

02


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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Did you graduate from an accredited school of nursing and have related nursing experience?

• Yes
• No

04


Are you licensed as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing?

• 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.

• Yes
• No

07


Please select what shift(s) you are available to work.

• 3-Day Work Week DAYS (7:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
• 3-Day Work Week NIGHTS (7:00 PM - 8:00 AM)
• 4-Day Workweek Combination Two 12-hr DAY/Two 8-hr EVENING (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM; 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM)
• 4-Day Workweek Combination Two 12-hr NIGHT/Two 8-hr NIGHT (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM; 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM)

08


Have you ever been charged with or had a founded case with the SC Department of Social Services (DSS) for Abuse or Neglect?

• Yes
• No

09


Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").
Required Question