Nurse Supervisor, Institutional / Permanent Charge Nurse (G. W. Bryan Hospital)

Full Job Description

Nurses assigned to this area currently are 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 Nurse Supervisor, Institutional/ Permanent Charge 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 Nurse Supervisor, Institutional, working 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.

Responsibilities for the Nurse Supervisor, Institutional:

• Function as a Charge Nurse for assigned shift, may assume role of Nurse Manager III as assigned in his/her absence.; supervise, instruct, and evaluate nursing personnel in the treatment and care of adult psychiatric patients including those who have co-occurring disorders and the maintenance of the therapeutic milieu according to BPH-WSH Policy and Procedures, Standards of Care, and age-specific criteria and interventions.

Provide direct nursing care to patients by identifying obvious symptoms of physical and emotional illnesses through observations and record analysis.

Complete on-going nursing care assessment and formulate plan of care for each patient which includes patient education and discharge planning utilizing age-specific interventions.

• Participate and provide supervision of the preparation and administration of patient medication; participate and continually monitor this process.
• Support and actively participate in the Nursing Performance Improvement activities.
• Participate, support, and abide with SCOMH Employees Performance Management System and Standards of Disciplinary Action.
• Maintain clinical competency by attending and qualifying in all mandatory training classes as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and related nursing experience.
• Licensed as a RN by the SC State Board of Nursing.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lift up to fifty (5O) pounds; ability to stand, walk, reach, pull, push, stoop, bend, and climb at least two (2) or three (3) flights of stairs.
• Ability to tolerate noise level and circulate ln patient areas for long periods.
• Must be able to work with patient behaviors.
  

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

Post hire, employees must:

• Have the ability to instruct and direct professional and non-professional nursing personnel.
• Have the ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationship with employees.
• Have the ability to establish and maintain confidence and cooperation of patients and families.
• Have the ability to perform MAPS/MANDT techniques and emergency care to victims with cardiac and/or respiratory arrest and other emergencies.
• Be able to work beyond scheduled hours as required to meet safe staffing standards/regulatory requirements.

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.

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