Nursing Assistant Non-Certified (G.W. Bryan Hospital)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Retirement options (SCRS or ORP)

Descripción de la vacante

The Office of Mental Health, part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, seeks a Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified) to assist patients with daily living activities and maintain a safe therapeutic environment at G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital in Columbia, SC.

Under RN supervision, you will support care plans and patient well-being. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and willingness to work flexible hours to meet

Formación

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform ADLs.
• Ability to work beyond scheduled hours as required.

Responsabilidades

• Demonstrate knowledge of Nursing Care Plan and Treatment Plan.
• Provide care for patients with mental illness, substance abuse, aggressive behavior, or suicidal tendencies.
• Demonstrate therapeutic communication and age-appropriate care.

Conocimientos

Bilingual abilities

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Job Responsibilities
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 Nursing Assistant Non-Certified, 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 Nursing Assistant Non-Certified, working under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, you will perform therapeutic care and assist patients in meeting their needs of performing activities of daily living (ADL). You will also assist in providing and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities For The Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified)

• Demonstrate knowledge of the Nursing Care Plan (NCP) and Treatment Plan as it relates to providing nursing care. Participate in quality control monitoring and peer review as assigned.
• Provide care for patients with mental illnesses, substance abuse, aggressive behavior, or suicidal tendencies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the therapeutic communication skills, take under consideration age specific competencies, and culturally diverse patients.
• Identify the need for and perform basic care/activities of daily living for patients.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Standard Precautions and performs Quality Control Environmental checks.
• Assist in caring for patients with behavioral/physical problems.
• Provide basic care for patients requiring Special Precautions, Seclusion, 4-Point Restraints, and supportive Protective Restraints; follow policy on meeting patients' special needs for hygiene, nutrition, toileting, fluids and ADLs.
• Participate in maintaining a clean and therapeutic environment by being productively occupied at all times and meeting the needs of the patients.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.

Additional Comments

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds; be able to stand, walk, reach, pull, push, stoop, bend, and climb at least two or three flights of stairs.
• Must be able to tolerate noise level and circulate in patient areas for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work with various patient behaviors.
• Must be able to work beyond scheduled hours as required to meet safe staffing standards/regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Post Hire, Employee Must

• Successfully complete basic in-service training.

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.

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 (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.

Benefits For State Employees

The 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 Benefits

Eligible 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 Benefits

State 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 Benefits

State 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.