Nursing Instructor
State of South Carolina
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Nursing Director (Nurse Manager)-61009379
State of South Carolina
SCDPH-PH Region-Low Country
Location
South Carolina, 29201
Salary
$95,000 - $98,000
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 22, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a nursing leader who oversees public health nurses in South Carolina's Lowcountry area, managing staff, ensuring safe and effective nursing practices, and preparing for emergencies like disasters.
It involves hiring and training nurses, promoting professional growth, and representing the health department in meetings and education efforts.
A good fit would be an experienced registered nurse with leadership skills, a passion for community health, and the ability to handle high-pressure situations.
Key Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in South Carolina (or compact state, with SC licensure within 30 days)
- Related nursing experience, including knowledge of nursing principles, public health concepts, and community health assessment
- Supervisory experience in hiring, performance management, and staff development
- Knowledge of epidemiology, educational principles, systems analysis, and research methods
- Ability to participate in 24/7 emergency preparedness and response
- Skills in workforce engagement, such as coordinating student placements and promoting nursing recognition programs
Full Job Description
Careers at DPH: Work that makes a difference!
Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity
Headquarters negotiable within Lowcountry area.
Provides leadership for public health nursing within designated area, ensuring compliance with DPH policies, the SC Nurse Practice Act, and national standards. Oversees practice development, workforce engagement, and statewide emergency preparedness.
Supervision of Clinical Staff:
Collaborates with Operation Directors and Health Department Managers to assure clinic staffing needs are met. Responsible for hiring, retention, and supervision of clinical staff to maintain appropriate staffing levels statewide. Direct staff supervision to include Employee Performance Management System (EPMS) review, planning stages, position descriptions, succession planning, time reports, and progressive discipline. Ensure communication of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures both up and down the chain of command through 1:1 or Team meetings, huddles and other verbal or written forms of communication. Monitor Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)/First Aid certification renewal.
Nurse Practice Oversight:
Collaborate with Office of Professional Practice to ensure DPH policies, SC Nurse Practice Act, and State Board requirements are met to include licensure verification and credentials, competency through practice observation and evaluation. Serve as credential reviewer for nursing staff evaluations when reporting to non-nursing supervisors. Promote nursing scholarship and recognition programs (e.g., Palmetto Gold, Nurses Week). Engage nursing staff through the Nurse Practice Council (NPC) to advance professional development and strategic priorities.
Health Education / Promotion:
Assists with workforce development; engages schools and universities. Coordinate nursing student placements; adhere to approved. Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) and serve as primary point of contact. Educate stakeholders and monitor legislation affecting public health. Apply nursing and public health sciences to guide education and advocacy efforts. Represent DPH at area and state leadership meetings.
Public Health Preparedness:
Serve as Medical Equipment Power Shelter (MEPS) Triage Trainer/Coordinator; provide annual MEPS and emergency response training. Participate in disaster planning and response; maintain clinical competencies. Available 24/7 during emergencies.
Collaborate with Office of Professional Practice to ensure DPH policies, SC Nurse Practice Act, and State Board requirements are met to include licensure verification and credentials, competency through practice observation and evaluation. Serve as credential reviewer for nursing staff evaluations when reporting to non-nursing supervisors. Promote nursing scholarship and recognition programs (e.g., Palmetto Gold, Nurses Week). Engage nursing staff through the Nurse Practice Council (NPC) to advance professional development and strategic priorities.
Health Education / Promotion:
Assists with workforce development; engages schools and universities. Coordinate nursing student placements; adhere to approved. Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) and serve as primary point of contact. Educate stakeholders and monitor legislation affecting public health. Apply nursing and public health sciences to guide education and advocacy efforts. Represent DPH at area and state leadership meetings.
Public Health Preparedness:
Serve as Medical Equipment Power Shelter (MEPS) Triage Trainer/Coordinator; provide annual MEPS and emergency response training. Participate in disaster planning and response; maintain clinical competencies. Available 24/7 during emergencies.
Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and related nursing experience.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Agency Additional Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and related nursing experience. Licensure as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina.
Current State of South Carolina or Compact state Registered Nurse licensure upon hire. South Carolina licensure obtained within 30 days of employee start date.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories, and techniques of nursing; knowledge of the nursing role in regards to public health concepts, principles, and practices; Knowledge of community/population health screening, assessment, and diagnostic process; knowledge of educational principles, epidemiology, systems analysis, and research methods; excellent verbal and written communication skills; team-building, collaboration, negotiation, problem solving, and consensus building skills; ability to lead and delegate; ability to conduct surveys and research for data collection, planning, translation, and analyzation for planning; ability to manage personnel concerns, understanding of the social determinants of health.
Works independently under limited supervision of the Service Delivery Section Director. Functions at a high level of autonomy, utilizing sound administrative and clinical judgment.
May be required to work beyond normal work hours, including weekends and holidays. Current driver's license or ability to obtain transportation in order to fulfill job duties.
May be required to use personal vehicle Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid certification within the first six (6) months of employment and maintained thereafter.
Works closely with Office of Professional Practice as it relates to nursing practice.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Qualifications
Master's degree in nursing and supervisory or management experience in a healthcare setting/system. Five (5) years of experience as a Registered Nurse; three (3) years of experience in public/community health nursing, consultation, and administration.
Additional Information
EEO: The Department of Public Health 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.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant, being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
IMMUNIZATION: All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Pertussis, Varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for Full Time Employees (FTE) positions that includes:
- 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
- 15 days Sick Leave per year
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices *
*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all Full Time Employees (FTE); please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.
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