Registered Nurse Spartanburg

Are you passionate about making a real difference in peoples 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 aRegistered Nursewho is motivated to help individuals and families navigate lifes 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 Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center.

Responsibilities for the Registered Nurse Position:

• In a culturally sensitive manner provides nursing and other clinical services to SAMHC clients in all 3 centers (Spartanburg Union & Cherokee) including Medication Monitoring Medication Management Only injection and Clozaril clinics Triage and On Call. Serve as a mentor and preceptor for new Nursing Services staff. Serve as a Nursing Service resource for other center staff.
• Collaborate with others in Center satellites and/or community settings/departments to maximize nursing services resources for Child & Adolescent services Adult services and manage assigned MMO caseload by identifying nonclinical activities and working to utilize technology and non-clinical staff to streamline and organize nursing care.
• Meet QA and Corporate Compliance standards; adheres to policies and procedures including collaborative documentation and clinical notes signed within 48 hours of an appointment.
• Attend staff meetings supervisory conferences workshops and required staff development and training; assist in managing medication storage area as needed and promptly performs procedure ordered by physician/NP highlighting any abnormal results and promptly reporting to provider.

• 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.

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
• Health care or related experience. (example)
• Knowledge of nursing procedures personal hygiene basic health and safety practices basic human anatomy. (example)

Post hire employees must:

• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.
• Have knowledge of nursing procedures personal hygiene basic health and safety practices basic human anatomy.
• Be able to operate state car.
• Perform all job duties and provide all services and documentation in compliance with CARF OMH CCMHC Quality Assurance Compliance HIPAA Transcultural and Productivity Standards Policies and Procedures.

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)