Salary: $85,000.00 - $126,547.00 Annually
Location : Anderson County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 172713
Agency: Department of Mental Health-Harris Psychiatric Hospital
Opening Date: 01/21/2025
Closing Date: 2/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: EA28
Position Number:: 60011694
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Band: Band 8
Opening Date: 01/21/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply on-line at Follow the status of your application on-line.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: The work schedule will be second shift (3:00 pm to 11:30 pm), working every other weekend.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.
This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital, 130 SC-252, Anderson, SC 29621.
As the Permanent Charge Nurse / Nurse Supervisor, working under minimal supervision of the Nurse Manager III, you will coordinate and provide direct patient care for adult patients, ages 18 and above. You will apply knowledge in age-specific criteria and advanced therapeutic interventions with psychiatric patients including those who have diverse backgrounds, disabilities and co-occurring disorders. You will be responsible for assessment of nursing needs and assists in planning, coordinating, assigning and evaluating nursing care in a designated area/lodge.
Responsibilities for this Nurse Supervisor include but are not limited to:

• Functions as a Permanent Charge Nurse for assigned shift, may assume role of Nurse Manager III as assigned in his/her absence. Determines patient care needs and assigns staff duties based on patient acuity and nursing staff training/competencies. Adjusts staff assignment when necessary and notify staff. Maintains the therapeutic milieu according to HPH Policy and Procedures, Standards of Care, and age-specific criteria and interventions, including those who have diverse backgrounds, disabilities and co-occurring disorders.
• Makes rounds on all patients, assess and evaluates condition of new patients, patients that are high risk and/or unstable, and provide direct care to patient(s). Document findings and nursing actions taken according to policy utilizing appropriate forms. Identifies obvious symptoms of physical and emotional illnesses through observations and record analysis; completes on-going nursing care assessment and formulates plan of care for each patient which includes patient education and discharge planning. Ensures that required patient assessments/reassessments are completed and documented as required (daily/weekly/monthly). Participates and provides supervision of the preparation and administration of patient medication; participates and continually monitors this process.
• Reports and ensures the completion of the Unusual Occurrences, Seclusions, and/or Restraints documentation. Keeps the Nurse Manager and/or Nurse Supervisor informed of potential adverse and safety conditions involving patients and/or staff. Completes 24 Hour Nursing report and submits it to the Nursing Supervisors Office.
• Supports and actively participates in the Nursing Performance Improvement activities. Notifies Nurse Manager of findings and corrective actions taken if needed.
• Observes and evaluates staff performance of assigned duties and ensures that all assignments are completed. Provides feedback to the Nurse Manager regarding staff performance and completes the EPMS as assigned. Participates in disciplinary action as needed.
• Maintains clinical competency by attending and qualifying in all mandatory training classes (EX. MAPS, CPR, SCIES Modules, cross training and age-specific criteria) and 20 hours of non-mandatory training yearly.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and related nursing experience. Licensure as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina.
Preferred Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in nursing; or a three (3) year diploma or an associate degree in nursing and one (1) year experience as a psychiatric nurse.
Additional Comments
The selected candidate must have the ability to perform MAPS and emergency care during emergencies. 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. Possible exposure to blood/body fluids. Ability to instruct and direct professional and non-professional nursing personnel; ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationship with employees; ability to establish and maintain confidence and cooperation of patients and families.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
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. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (Six Weeks for mother per year/Two Weeks for partner per year)
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

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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Have you ever been employed by the SC Department of Mental Health?

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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.

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Have you ever held a permanent (full-time equivalent) position with a SC state agency and/or been an employee of a SC school district?

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

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

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Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in nursing; or a three (3) year diploma or an associate degree in nursing and one (1) year experience as a psychiatric nurse?

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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?

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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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• Current DMH Employee
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I am aware this advertisement/position is for second shift (3:00 pm - 11:30 pm).

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