Registered Nurse, Institutional / CMT Nursing Care Center

Salary: $77,500.00 - $85,543.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 188928
Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division: C.M. Tucker-Roddey
Opening Date: 05/29/2026
Closing Date: 6/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: EA22
Position Number:: 60017079
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: CLN09
Hiring Range - Min.: $60,700.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $82,000.00
Opening Date: 05/29/2026
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):: 8-hr shifts and every other weekend. DAY SHIFT (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM and every other weekend) / EVENING SHIFT (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM and every other weekend) / NIGHT SHIFT (11:00 PM - 7:30 AM and every other weekend)
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
Nurses assigned to this area currently are eligible for a 20% supplemental pay along with their base salary

for as long as they remain an employee with C.M. Tucker Nursing Care Center - Roddey Pavilion.
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, 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, C. M. Tucker, Roddey Pavilion, 2200 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29203.


As the Registered Nurse, Institutional, under general supervision, you will assist in planning nursing care in a designated unit or area with the responsibility for assessment of nursing needs, initiation of nursing interventions, and delegation of assignment for nursing personnel.

Responsibilities for the Registered Nurse, Institutional:

• Identify symptoms of physical and emotional illnesses of residents by performing assessments, participating in care conferences and initiating and maintaining nursing care plans.
• Participate in the administration and documentation of medications and treatment to residents. Assist physicians, execute doctor's orders and maintain other nursing records and reports.
• Observe condition of residents by making frequent nursing rounds, supervising and evaluating nursing care, and maintain safe therapeutic environment for residents.
• Conduct and participate in training programs. Participate in orientation and on unity teaching of new employees.
• Know the philosophy, mission, policies and standards of the facility and nursing service and its implementations and set standards of quality nursing.
• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate the performance of nursing personnel under supervision.
• Charge Nurse for shift; may assume role of Nurse Manager II in his/her absence.
• Prepare time schedules and assign nursing care of residents and personnel according to their skill and preparation.
• Coordinate activities with other disciplines and promote good interpersonal relationships through effective communication.
• Serve on nursing committees and participate in nursing service programs.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school 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 (2) 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.
• May function as charge nurse.
• Ability to work overtime as directed by Charge Nurse or Nurse Manager.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments


Generally, work will be 40 hours per week. Overtime will be required as directed by Charge Nurse or Nurse Manager. Shift work will be required as scheduled.

Post hire, employees must:

• Know the techniques and practices of the nursing profession, medical and nursing terminology, administrative methods and procedures. RNs must possess the ability to adhere to standing orders, policies and procedures.
• Be able to plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans; establish and maintain the confidence and corporation of patients; interact with patients in a culturally competent, professional manner.
• Be able to prepare educational and training material for nursing care programs.
• Be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Be able to appropriately respond to emergencies.
• Function as a team member, instructor, supervisor, and direct paraprofessional staff member.

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)?

• 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.

03


Did you graduate from an accredited school of nursing?

• Yes
• No

04


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

05


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

• 8-HR DAY SHIFT (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM and every other weekend)
• 8-HR EVENING SHIFT (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM and every other weekend)
• 8-HR NIGHT SHIFT (11:00 PM - 7:30 AM and every other weekend)

07


Are you able 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 (2) flights of stairs?

• Yes
• No

08


Are you able to tolerate noise level and circulate in patient areas for long periods of time?

• Yes
• No

09


Are you able to work with repetitive patient behaviors?

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").
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Do you have a valid nursing license through the SC Board of Nursing?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered NO to the question above, will you be able to obtain a nursing license through the SC Board of Nursing within 30 days of your initial hire date?

• Yes
• No

Required Question