Permanent Charge Nurse / Nurse Supervisor, Institutional - 1st Shift (Harris Hospital)

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 Permanent Charge Nurse / Nurse Supervisor 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, Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital, 130 SC-252, Anderson, SC 29621.

As the Permanent Charge Nurse / Nurse Supervisor, working under minimal supervision of the Nurse Manager III, you will coordinate and provide direct patient care for adult patients, ages 18 and above. You will apply knowledge in age-specific criteria and advanced therapeutic interventions with psychiatric patients including those who have diverse backgrounds, disabilities and co-occurring disorders. You will be responsible for assessment of nursing needs and assists in planning, coordinating, assigning and evaluating nursing care in a designated area/lodge.

Responsibilities for the Permanent Charge Nurse / Nurse Supervisor:

Function as a Permanent Charge Nurse for assigned shift, may assume role of Nurse Manager III as assigned in his/her absence.

Determine patient care needs and assigns staff duties based on patient acuity and nursing staff training/competencies. Adjust staff assignment when necessary and notify staff.

Maintain the therapeutic milieu according to Harris Psychiatric Hospital (HPH) Policy and Procedures, Standards of Care, and age-specific criteria and interventions, including those who have diverse backgrounds, disabilities and co-occurring disorders.

Make rounds on all patients, assess and evaluates condition of new patients, patients that are high risk and/or unstable, and provide direct care to patient(s).

Document findings and nursing actions taken according to policy utilizing appropriate forms.

Identify obvious symptoms of physical and emotional illnesses through observations and record analysis; completes on-going nursing care assessment and formulates plan of care for each patient which includes patient education and discharge planning.

Ensure that required patient assessments/reassessments are completed and documented as required (daily/weekly/monthly).

Participate and provide supervision of the preparation and administration of patient medication; participate and continually monitor this process.

Report and ensure the completion of the Unusual Occurrences, Seclusions, and/or Restraints documentation.

Keep the Nurse Manager and/or Nurse Supervisor informed of potential adverse and safety conditions involving patients and/or staff.

Complete 24 Hour Nursing report and submits it to the Nursing Supervisors Office.

Support and actively participate in the Nursing Performance Improvement activities. Notify Nurse Manager of findings and corrective actions taken if needed.

Observe and evaluate staff performance of assigned duties and ensures that all assignments are completed. Provide feedback to the Nurse Manager regarding staff performance and completes performance reviews (EPMS) as assigned. Participate in disciplinary action as needed.

Maintain clinical competency by attending and qualifying in all mandatory training classes (EX. MAPS, CPR, SCEIS Modules, cross training and age-specific criteria) and 20 hours of non-mandatory training yearly.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and related nursing experience. Licensure as a registered nurse by the SC Board of Nursing.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lift 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. Possible exposure to blood/body fluids.
  

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in nursing; or a three (3) year diploma or an associate degree in nursing and one (1) year experience as a psychiatric nurse.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Information

Post hire, employee must:

• Have the ability to perform MANDT and emergency care during emergencies.
• Have the ability to instruct and direct professional and non-professional nursing personnel.
• Establish and maintain satisfactory working relationship with employees.
• Establish and maintain confidence and cooperation of patients and families.
• Be able to function effectively with a minimum of supervision and make judgements based upon general guidelines and policies.

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 Employee, Spouse, and Children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual 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.