Job Description
JOB 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 Registered Nurse 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, Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center, 2100 Charlie Hall Blvd Charleston, SC 29414. Under limited supervision of the Nurse Manager, performs nursing and clinical services to patients of Charleston Dorchester MHC. Will work alongside members of nursing services team performing various nursing functions to include but not limited to providing injections, taking vital signs, triaging phone calls, performing home visits to clients, completing medication authorizations, meeting productivity requirements, and accurately reflecting in medical records services rendered. Responsibilities for the Registered Nurse: Provide direct nursing services for all CDMHC patients and consults with teams regarding medical and nursing issues. Provide nursing services which include but are not limited to nursing assessment, crisis intervention, medication management, injections, and medical records management. Provide triage services to walk-in clients. Make home visit as scheduled in the community.Maintain a caseload of MMO patients as assigned. Provide direct services to and/or maintain contact with patient to ensure stability. Maintain medical records of MMO patients, triaging phone calls from MMO patients, and scheduling patients for MD appointments.Perform other nursing duties as needed to ensure all patients have appropriate access to medications, including PA's calling in refills, coordinating long-acting injectables, coordinating Clozaril or other specialty medications.Maintain records in accordance with Center, State and Federal guidelines.Comply with all applicable Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance, and Cultural Competence policies, procedures and regulations and all Federal and State laws as well as attend all trainings classified mandatory by Federal and State regulations. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Additional Requirements Bachelor's degree in nursing with three (3) years' experience, or an associate degree in nursing and three (3) years' experience as a Registered Nurse with two (2) years must have been in a community mental program.This position is considered essential and may require reporting for duty in the event of weather or similar emergency events.Must be able to lift 5 pounds, bend, stoop, and travel from one location to another.May include work in the community and patients' homes.The employee is required to have a serviceable personal vehicle and a valid SC driver's licenseA nursing license through the SC Board of Nursing must be obtained no later than 30 days of initial hire date. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Post hire, employees must: Certification of Basic Life support.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.he 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 year15 days sick leave per year13 paid holidaysPaid Parental LeaveS.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