Registered Nurse, Institutional (RN) (Harris Hospital)

State of South Carolina; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave: vacation and sick days

Holidays and parental leave

Job summary

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH seeks a Registered Nurse, Institutional, to plan and provide nursing care for adult psychiatric patients. You will assess nursing needs, delegate tasks, and ensure therapeutic interactions across diverse backgrounds. Requires RN licensure and strong teamwork.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, assessments, medication administration, education, and potential leadership coverage as needed. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must be licensed as a registered nurse per SC requirements.
• Preferred bilingual ability in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to adult psychiatric patients with age-appropriate interventions.
• Conduct ongoing nursing assessments and participate in Treatment Team planning.
• Document assessments and education in medical records in real time and communicate with the team.
• Administer medications and monitor education and outcomes for patients.
• Precept new licensed staff and serve as a resource to the care team.
• Audit clinical records to ensure standards and report adverse events promptly.
• Relieve Nurse Manager and/or act as Charge Nurse when needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Accredited school of nursing graduate

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Registered Nurse, Institutional, 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, Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital, 130 SC-252, Anderson, SC 29621.

As the Registered Nurse, Institutional, working under general supervision, you will plan for and provide nursing care for patients, with responsibility for assessment of nursing needs and the delegation of selected assignments for care to non-licensed nursing personnel. You will apply a higher level of knowledge in age-specific criteria and interventions appropriate for effective and therapeutic interaction with adult psychiatric patients across lifespan including those who have diverse backgrounds, disabilities, and co-occurring disorders. Relieve Nurse Managers as appropriate; may work as a Charge Nurse when a Permanent Charge Nurse not available.

Responsibilities For The Registered Nurse, Institutional

• Provide direct care to adult psychiatric patients including those who are deaf and have co-occurring disorders utilizing age specific interventions. Identify obvious symptoms of physical and emotional illnesses through observation and record analysis. Must be able to stoop, bend, lift, and move quickly.
• Perform on-going nursing assessment and participates in Treatment Team planning to include employing interventions and evaluating outcomes. Conduct patient education and participates in discharge planning.
• Accurately documents assessments, interventions and education in patients' medical record in real time. Communicate findings as appropriate with interdisciplinary team.
• Perform medication administration utilizing closed loop style and monitors process in order to evaluate compliance, deviation from normal conditions, effectiveness and completion of medication education.
• Precept new licensed staff to unit and serves as resource to other disciplines and subordinate nursing staff regarding medical issues.
• Assist in auditing clinical records to evaluate professional practice standards and quality of care. Report adverse events, unusual occurrences, and medication variances in an accurate and timely manner.
• Relieve Nurse Manager Il and Nurse Manager I as is appropriate.
• Maintain clinical competency by attending and qualifying in all non-mandatory (15 hours) and mandatory training classes yearly (e.g. MAPS/MANDT, CPR, SCEIS, cross training, and age specific criteria).

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and related nursing experience.

Additional Experience

• 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 (2) 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.
• Able to provide emergency care such as CPR.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments

Post Hire, Employee Must

• Have the ability to plan and manage the nursing care of a group of patients in a hospital setting.
• Have the ability to work well with other disciplines.

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.

60014656, 60010056

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.

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Please check the box(es) if you have ever been employed by the following Offices of SC Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.

• Office of Mental Health (OMH) (formerly SC Department of Mental Health)
• Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) (formerly SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs)
• Office of Substance Use Services (OSUS) (formerly SC Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services)
• Does Not Apply

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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 NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below.

• Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.

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Have you ever been charged with or had a founded case with the SC Department of Social Services (DSS) for Abuse or Neglect?

• Yes
• No

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Did you graduate from and accredited school of nursing and have relevant nursing experience?

• Yes
• No

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Have you 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?

• Yes
• No

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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.

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Are you licensed as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina?

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable").

• Required Question