Nurse Supervisor, Institutional​/Shift Supervisor; G.W. Bryan Hospital

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 Nurse Supervisor, Institutional / Shift Supervisor
, 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, G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia SC 29203.

As the Nurse Supervisor, Institutional / Shift Supervisor working under the supervision of the Nurse Supervisor (Lead Supervisor), you will assist/participate in the coordination of the Nursing Department function and the dissemination of information to include the follow‑up of pertinent patient care and employee issues. Coordinate the flow of admissions from A&D to the lodge on a shift. Serve as shift supervisor.

Cross‑train and float to other lodges as needed. This position requires the ability to work with all genders in the Adult and Child and Adolescent populations.

• Receive, review, and adjust hospital‑wide pertinent information related to patient care and employee activities for the previous shift. Perform nursing performance improvement tasks as necessary.
• Organize, maintain, and log essential information necessary to use as reference in following up with patient care and employee issues.
• Ensure safety and continuity of care in all patient care areas, with regards to high risk, problem‑prone issues, to assure adequate monitoring and documentation occurs per policy. Provide additional coverage to the units in the event of a call out or whenever needed during your scheduled work hours.
• Ensure that staffing rosters are current and accurately reflect changes to depict the actual staff members on duty of each lodge (nursing area) each shift.
• Coordinate the nursing activities related to the admission process for the Admissions area to the lodge.
• Adhere to all Compliance Policies/Procedures, provide quality patient care/maintain accurate documentation.
• Attend Nursing Department meetings as required and assigned.
• Review transportation arrangements for discharges, trips, and appointments, especially those occurring early morning, late afternoon, and on weekends and holidays.

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and related experience.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse by the SC Board of Nursing.

• May be exposed to blood and other bodily fluids.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds may be required to lift more during emergencies.
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, pull, stoop, bend, and climb at least two to three flights of stairs; must have manual dexterity.
• Ability to work beyond scheduled hours as required to meet safe staffing standards/regulatory requirements.

• A bachelor's degree in nursing, or a three‑year diploma in nursing, or an associate degree in nursing and at least two years of clinical nursing experience in either psychiatric nursing, geriatric nursing, or medical/surgical nursing, as appropriate to the mission of the employing facility.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

• The ability to perform MAPS/MANDT and emergency care.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles, techniques, and methods of Psychiatric Nursing.
• The ability to work within the Departmental philosophy and mission.
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written, along with computer knowledge.
• The ability to work independently, make sound clinical and administrative decisions and judgments.
• The ability to maintain a therapeutic and professional relationship with patients and staff.
• The ability to demonstrate safe and effective use of patient care equipment.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed…