RN, Institutional — Lead Behavioral Health Nursing (20% Extra Pay)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

State of South Carolina invites applications for a Registered Nurse, Institutional, at the BHDD Office of Mental Health, C. M. Tucker - Roddey Pavilion in Columbia. You will assess nursing needs, initiate interventions, and delegate assignments to nursing staff.

The position offers a 40-hour week, shift options, and a comprehensive state benefits package. Bilingual abilities in English and another language are a plus.

Qualifications

• RN program accredited by SC Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Identify symptoms of physical and emotional illnesses of residents by performing assessments, participating in care conferences and initiating and maintaining nursing care plans.
• Participate in the administration and documentation of medications and treatment to residents; assist physicians, execute doctor's orders and maintain other nursing records and reports.
• Observe condition of residents by making frequent nursing rounds, supervising and evaluating nursing care, and maintain safe therapeutic environment for residents.
• Conduct and participate in training programs; participate in orientation and on unity teaching of new employees.
• Know the philosophy, mission, policies and standards of the facility and nursing service and its implementations and set standards of quality nursing.
• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate the performance of nursing personnel under supervision.
• Charge Nurse for shift; may assume role of Nurse Manager II in his/her absence.
• Prepare time schedules and assign nursing care of residents and personnel according to their skill and preparation.
• Coordinate activities with other disciplines and promote good interpersonal relationships through effective communication.
• Serve on nursing committees and participate in nursing service programs.

Education

Registered Nurse program accredited by the South Carolina Board of Nursing

Job description

State of South Carolina invites applications for a Registered Nurse, Institutional, at the BHDD Office of Mental Health, C. M. Tucker - Roddey Pavilion in Columbia. You will assess nursing needs, initiate interventions, and delegate assignments to nursing staff.

The position offers a 40-hour week, shift options, and a comprehensive state benefits package. Bilingual abilities in English and another language are a plus.