Registered Nurse

Salary: $70,455.00 AnnuallyLocation : Jasper County, SCJob Type: FTE - Full-TimeJob Number: 167664Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC Coastal EmpireDivision: Hampton-AdultsOpening Date: 08/02/2024Closing Date: 10/23/2024 11:59 PM EasternClass Code:: EA18Position Number:: TBDNormal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)Pay Band: Band 7Hiring Range - Min.: $70,455.00Hiring Range - Max.: $77,766.00Opening Date: 08/02/2024EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity EmployerAgency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov. Follow the status of your application on-line.Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.Job Responsibilities With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center, 65 Forest Drive, Varnville, SC 29944, however, could be housed in our Ridgeland clinic location if desired and agreed upon by Coastal Empire Leadership.Provides direct outpatient nursing and case management services to clients served by Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center, with particular focus on promoting recovery-based services to the seriously and persistently mentally ill. 1. Assumes responsibility for patients with complex psychiatric/medical care needs. Provides advanced psychiatric nursing services, including medication monitoring and compliance, medication administration, and evaluates the effectiveness of medication to seriously and persistently mentally ill individuals. Coordinates and maintains a caseload. Completes clinical documentation in full compliance with SCDMH Quality Assurance Standards. 2. Provides case management services, including treatment planning, medication education to patients and families, assesses the nursing needs of patients, and provides psycho-education, crisis intervention, and medical stabilization in the community mental health setting. Performs all nursing and other treatment services in compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory standards. 3. Manages the medication area of the clinic, including logging medicine in and out, maintains accurate inventory and storage of medications on hand, proper handling and routing of Hazardous Wastes, and provides ordering support to patients accessing medication assistance programs and other medication procurement methods, including pharmacy calls and confirming doctors' orders. 4. Functions as a member of the treatment team, attending staffings and other meetings, provides coordination and consultation to case managers and MDs, attends departmental meetings and training services as requested by supervisor. 5. Provides nursing services to clients of other clinics and CAF services as needed and requested by clinic and CAF personnel and performs other related duties as required. Minimum and Additional Requirements State: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Licensure as an RN by the SC Board of NursingDMH: Bachelor's degree in nursing or 3 year diploma or an associate degree in nursing. Licensed RN by the SC Board of Nursing or eligible for SC licensure.Note:If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position. Preferred Qualifications Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus. Additional Comments Must be able to lift 3 - 5 pounds. Sitting for long periods of time is required.The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. 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. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year15 days sick leave per year13 paid holidaysPaid Parental LeaveState Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation ProgramsBenefits for State EmployeesThe state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance BenefitsEligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement BenefitsState employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace BenefitsState employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.01 Are you currently licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina or a compact state? Yes No 02 For the Department of Mental Health, have you ever been denied a professional license, or had a professional license revoked or limited by, and/or had any discipline or sanction imposed on you or your practice by a professional licensing board or body? If yes, provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by that board or body, and your current status with that board or body. 03 Do you have advanced experience/knowledge of psychiatric illnesses/symptoms and psychotropic medications? Yes No 04 Are you currently or have you ever been excluded or sanctioned from participating in the Medicaid and/or Medicare Program? Yes No 05 If you answered Yes to the question above, please provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by the board or body and your current status with that board or body. 06 Do you have experience with electronic health/ medical records? Yes No 07 Have you ever held a full-time equivalent (FTE) position with a SC state agency or been a certified employee within a SC school district? Yes No 08 Did you graduate from an accredited school of nursing? Yes No 09 If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application. Please indicate your understanding to this statement. Yes No 10 How many years of experience do you have in a mental health/social services setting? Less than a year 1 Year, less than 2 2 Years, less than 3 3 Years, less than 4 4 Years, less than 5 5 Years, less than 6 6 Years, less than 7 11 Have you ever been employed by the SC Department of Mental Health? Yes No 12 How did you hear about our vacancy? SC State jobs portal/careers.sc.gov Simply Hired Indeed R4 College/Alumni Career Services Center Friend/Relative Current DMH Employee Other (commercials, billboards, emails, ads, etc.) - Please specify. 13 If you answered "Current DMH Employee" for question above, please list name below: 14 If you answered "Other" for the prior question, please indicate from where below: 15 Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open"). Required Question