Nurse Supervisor, Institutional / Clinical Nurse Leader (CMTNCC - Roddey)

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 Clinical Nurse Leader 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 Department of Mental Health, C. M. Tucker Campus, Roddey Pavilion 2200 Harden Street Columbia, SC. 29203

As the Nurse Supervisor / Clinical Nurse Leader, working under general supervision, you will provide 24 hours / 7 days a week supervision of nursing staff, in the provision of nursing care, to a unit of residents to include: planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and delegating nursing care.

Also, you will implement and evaluate quality measures, QAPI plan and outcomes of unit-based quality initiatives.

Responsibilities for the Clinical Nurse Leader:

Make daily clinical rounds to observe and assess nursing care. Ensure that nursing standards and facility policies are maintained, while providing for the residents' individual needs.

Put evidence-based practice into action to ensure that residents' benefit from the latest innovations in care delivery.

Ensure compliance and implements necessary corrective actions according to regulatory agency standards and survey reports.

Assume leadership and responsibility of QAPI activities for unit which includes collecting and analyzing data such as M-300s. Casper Reports, infection rates, and falls. Monitor data using quality improvement strategies to increase quality outcomes.

Function as part of an inter-professional team by communicating, planning and implementing are directly with other healthcare professionals, including LLP, pharmacists, social workers, resource nurses, activity therapists, nurse practitioners, and other counselors.

Participate in the resident care conference (RCC). Perform ongoing nursing assessments and updates treatment plans, as necessary.

Plan, assign, coordinate, and evaluate competency of nursing personnel.

Assume the duties of the nursing supervisor and participate in committees as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and related nursing experience.
• An associate or bachelor's degree in nursing with three (3) years' experience as a registered nurse, one (1) of which must be nursing management. Licensed as a registered nurse by the State of South Carolina Board of Nursing.

Additional Requirements:

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

Qualifications

• Long-Term care experience and a minimum of one (1) year nursing leadership experience.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Information

Post hire, employee must:

• Have knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and techniques of nursing, teaching methods applicable to nursing, principles and practices of nursing administration in a healthcare facility, certification requirements and standards for healthcare facilities and medical terminology.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, plan, organize, supervise, direct and evaluate the work of other employees, establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of patients and families, follow detailed instructions of a technical and professional nature, and develop and implement nursing programs.

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.