Registered Nurse, Institutional (G.W. Bryan Hospital)

Full Job Description

Nurses assigned to G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital are currently 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 Registered 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 Registered Nurse, Institutional, 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. You will function as the charge nurse as needed. Cross train and float to other lodges as needed. This position requires the ability to work with all genders in the Adult, Child and Adolescent population.

Responsibilities for the Registered Nurse, Institutional:

• Plan, organize, develop, implement, and evaluate patient care. Assist in establishing and maintaining standards of care and performance.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary lodge-based performance improvement teams. Assist in coordinating an effective quality control monitoring system, including performance improvement activities and important aspects of patient care (high risk, high volume, and problem prone).
• Transcribe physician's orders accurately; safely administer medication and treatment, and document patient responses.
• Actively participate with members of the treatment team in formulating the patient's plan of care.
• Coordinate orientation, training, and education of nursing staff.
• Effectively utilize The Employee Performance Management system and progressive disciplinary policy and standard.
• Establish, implement, and maintain patient care groups. Perform basic patient education to include safe and effective use of medication, equipment, and rehabilitation techniques.
• Establish and maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment with consideration of age, culture, and privacy.
• Adhere to all Corporate Compliance Policies/Procedures, provide quality patient care and maintain accurate documentation.
• Attend at least 20 hours of training per year in addition to all mandatory.

Requirements

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

Additional Requirements

Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds; ability to see, hear at normal volumes, stand, walk, reach, pull, stoop, bend and climb at least two or three 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.

Ability to work beyond scheduled hours as required to meet safe staffing standards.

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

Post hire, employees must:

• Be highly flexible, adaptable, and have an attitude that focuses on evidence-based care of patients and performance improvement.
• Have successful completion of in-service training.
• Have ability to perform MAPS/MANDT techniques.

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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