Registered Nurse - Tri-County Stabilization Center (Temporary/Part-Time)

Registered Nurse Position

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, Charleston Dorchester Mental Health, TriCounty Crisis Stabilization Center 3685 Rivers Ave, Charleston, SC 29405.

Responsibilities for the Registered Nurse:

• Provide direct nursing services as credentialed to the patients of the CDMHCs and consult with teams regarding medical and nursing issues and perform nursing services which includes but are not limited to nursing assessment, crisis intervention, medication management and monitoring, medication administration and injections.
• Provide a full range of nursing care including but not limited to education, identification of obvious symptoms of both physical and mental illness, treatment of symptoms according to Federal, State and Center policies and procedures. Report urgent and emergent issues to on-call physician and supervisor.
• Function as part of the nursing team and is responsible for medication cart including daily audits to meet state regulatory agency requirement and audits by OMH pharmacy consultant, ordering of medical supplies as needed.
• Assess needs of patients and families and assist in the formulations an implementation of plans of care and evaluation of progress and outcomes. Make referral to high or lower level of care as needed.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team on the overall care and treatment plan and development on the Unit.
• Assist in coordination of patient discharge plan with patient, their family and other agencies. Ensure access to medications upon discharge if applicable.
• Attend all training classified mandatory by Federal and State regulations and Center policy. Complies with all OMH/ CDMHC policies and protocols, applicable Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance and Cultural Competence, and CARF policies, procedures and regulations and all Federal and State laws.

Minimum and Additional Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Licensure as a RN by the SC Board of Nursing or eligible for SC licensure (a nursing license through the SC Board of Nursing must be obtained no later than 30 days of initial hire date).

Additional Requirements:

• A valid SC driver's license.
• This position is for a 24/7 program. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Position is considered essential and may require reporting for duty in the event of a weather or similar emergency events.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in nursing and three (3) years of experience; or three (3) year diploma and three (3) year experience; or an associate degree in nursing and three (3) years experiences as a Registered Nurse, two (2) years must have been in a community mental program.

Available Shift: 7:00 pm to 7:00 am 11:00 pm to 7:00 am Post hire, employees must:

• Be willing to work weekends and holidays as needed (position is in a 24/7 program).
• Successfully complete certification in Basic Life support.
• Be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with resources, families and professionals.
• Understand this position is considered essential and may require reporting for duty in the event of weather or similar emergency events.
• Have a serviceable, personal vehicle (expected to use own vehicle frequently for business and will be reimbursed according to applicable State 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.
• 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
• Retirement benefit choices
• State Retirement Plan
• State Optional Retirement Program

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.