Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional (Crisis ...

Salary: $70,455.00 AnnuallyLocation : Richland County, SCJob Type: FTE - Full-TimeJob Number: 169957Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC Columbia AreaDivision: Adult Treatment ServicesOpening Date: 10/10/2024Closing Date: 10/30/2024 5:00 PM EasternClass Code:: EA18Position Number:: Normal Work Schedule:: OtherNormal Work Schedule (Other):: Rotating shifts for evening and weekend coverage - 40 hours per work week.Pay Band: Band 7Hiring Range - Min.: $70,455.00Opening Date: 01/31/2022EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity EmployerAgency Specific Application Procedures:: Please apply ; you may also track the status of your application order to expedite the application review process, please attach an unofficial copy of your nursing transcript.Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.Job Responsibilities This position is located at Department of Mental Health-Columbia Area Mental Health Center, Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) located at 610 Faison Drive, Columbia, SC, 29203, CAMHC #144. This unit operates and requires 24 hour nursing coverage.Under general supervision, provides an array of clinical services to promote recovery, stabilization and independence based on the patient's needs and plan of care.Collects, organizes, and records data and information in each patient's medical records according to quality assurance standards, CARF guidelines and corporate compliance standards.Administers psychiatric medication to patients in the CSU. Maintains a collaborative working relationship with supervisor and clinicians to ensure proper arrangements are made in advance for medication administration/appointments for patients served on the unit.Evaluates medical health issues and medications of persons served at CSU in relation to their psychiatric diagnosis, this includes monitoring of psychiatric medications and review of lab reports.Regularly attends and participates in treatment team meetings as time permits, supervisory meetings, nursing in-service and serves on Center and SCDMH committees as assigned. Willingly assists with medical and psychiatric needs of patients as called upon.Minimum and Additional Requirements State Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Licensed as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing. Agency Requirements: A bachelor's degree in nursing and two (2) years experience; or a three (3) year diploma and two (2) years experience; or an associate degree in nursing and two (2) years experience as a registered nurse, one (1) of which must have been in a community health program. Must be licensed as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing.Note: When Agency Requirements are indicated, applicants must also meet the Agency Requirements. Additional Comments Supplemental questions are considered part of the application. Please complete the state application to include supplemental questions, all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history and education sections of the employment application. Incomplete applications will not be referred to the hiring supervisor.Benefits for State EmployeesThe 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 BenefitsEligible 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 BenefitsState 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 BenefitsState 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.01 Are you willing to take a mandatory pre-employment drug test? Yes No 02 Are you listed on the Registry of Convicted Sex Offenders? Yes No 03 If you answered "yes" to being on the Registry of Convicted Sex Offenders, please explain. 04 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 indicate your understanding to this statement? Yes No 05 "Please check to acknowledge your understanding of the above paragraph." Acknowledge 06 From where did you learn of this employment opportunity? 07 Have you ever held a full-time equivalent (FTE) position within a SC state agency or been a certified employee within a SC school district? Yes No 08 DMH would like to know if you are licensed as a Registered Nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing? Yes No 09 DMH would like to know if you have two (2) or more years of adult psychiatric nursing experience? Yes No 10 DMH would like to know if you understand that this CSU operates and requires 24 hours nursing coverage. Yes No 11 DMH would like to know if you are available to flexibly work a variable work schedule and participate in rotating nighttime/weekend shifts? Yes No 12 For the Department of Mental Health, have you ever 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 13 If yes, provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by that board or body, and your current status with that board or body. 14 Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable"). Required Question

Created: 2024-10-29