Nurse Manager I Non-Institutional - All Clinics (Conway, Myrtle Beach, Georgetown & Kingstree)

Full Job Description

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 RN Manager 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, Waccamaw Center for Mental Health, all counties and clinics in Horry, Georgetown and Williamsburg Counties.

As a Registered Nurse Non-Institutional Manager under limited supervision by the WCMH Medical Director, you will provide nursing services, supervision and administration of the WCMH nursing services, including RN's, LPN's and Medical Technicians, and act as the coordinator and advocate on the behalf of the center nurses. You will be working with adults, children, adolescents and their families in a community mental health setting. This position is required to bill 162 hours annually. This position is considered essential and on occasion will provide after hours emergency services as directed by the WCMH Medical or Executive Director.

Responsibilities for the Registered Nurse Non-Institutional Manager Include:

• Provide clinical supervision to all center nursing staff.
• Schedule and supervise RN's, LPNs, and Medical Technicians while collaborating with Medical Director, Chief of Staff and area and program managers.
• Recruit and administratively supervise nursing personnel.
• Oversee medication monitoring and administration and other nursing services to all individuals in need of continuing psychiatric care.
• Assure all available and necessary client services are provided and documented while ensuring that staff meet their minimum benchmark.
• Hold regular meetings and trainings in capacity as nurse manager.
• Directly supervise medication room storage at each facility and oversee all compliance of medication.
• Complete the annual performance appraisal process known as Employee Performance Management System and conduct monthly supervision meetings with all staff members.
• Responsible for nursing and clinical documentation is in full compliance with SCBHDD, HIPAA, Corporate Compliance, Quality Assurance, OMH and CARF.
• Accountable for infection control procedures and protocols are in compliance to include employee health records.
• Ability to implement psychotherapeutic techniques, plan, organize, supervise, direct and evaluate the work of employees under direct supervision.
• Maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines.
• Considerable knowledge regarding the etiology, symptomatology and treatment of psychiatric illness.
• Implement psychotherapeutic techniques.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and related nursing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or a 3-year diploma, or an associate degree in nursing.
• Licensed RN by the SC Board of Nursing or nursing license through the SC Board of Nursing must be obtained no later than 30 days of initial hire date.
  
• Must meet OMH OCP Credentialing Requirements.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be self-directed and can function independently while exercising good judgement.
• Will be required to hear at normal volumes, stand, walk, bend, stoop, pull, reach climb 2 flights of stairs and lift up to 40 pounds. Able to tolerate noise level and circulate in patient areas for long periods of time. Must be able to work with repetitive patient behaviors.
• Knowledge of nursing procedures, personal hygiene, basic health and safety practices, basic human anatomy

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

Post hire, employee must:

• Be able to provide a 10-year driving record and have a valid driving license.
• Be able to use a state vehicle for work related purposes.
• Be able to visit patients in their homes.

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 here 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 (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.