Registered Nurse (RN): OIDD - Whitten

Nursing Professional

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD), Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Nursing Professional 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. $3,000.00 Sign-On Bonus Available!

This position provides nursing care to individuals in designated units with responsibility for maintaining the nursing needs:

• Responsible for maintaining acute medical issues for the facility in the absence of the Nurse Supervisor. Management of medications and procedures according to pharmacy and nursing procedure guidelines. Actively documents and participates in the rehabilitation programs of individuals. Functions as the health care coordinator of assigned units with responsibilities outlined in the Health Care Guidelines.
• Assists in planning and providing nursing care with responsibility for the assessment of nursing needs and the initiation of nursing intervention(s) according to all licensing and certification requirements.
• Provides supervision and development of subordinate staff to ensure quality activity, care, and treatment for all individuals.
• Assesses needs of individuals, identifying obvious symptoms of physical or emotional illness, formulates and executes a plan of care, and evaluates outcomes. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team on the integration of the nursing care plan in the Individual Support Plan (ISP).
• Performs clinical skills in a competent manner to ensure a clean and safe environment. Provides training and acts as a resource for all other disciplines.
• Performs and participates in activities as otherwise assigned by the Nurse Supervisor.

The positions for this posting are located at Whitten Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) of BHDD-OIDD located in Clinton, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position is eligible for up to $6.25/hour shift differential for applicable shifts! Sign-on bonus for eligible candidates will be distributed after one, six, and twelve months of successful continuous Full-Time employment.

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Carolina.

Knowledge of the techniques and practices of the nursing profession. Knowledge of medical and nursing terminology. Ability to adhere to standing orders, policies and procedures. Ability to plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Ability to establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of patients. Ability to interact with patients in a culturally competent, professional manner. Ability to prepare educational and training materials for nursing care programs.

Knowledge of administrative methods and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to appropriately respond to emergency situations. Ability to function as a team member. Ability to instruct, supervise and direct the work of paraprofessional staff.

Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening – to include a drug screening; background record checks (to include fingerprinting), South Carolina Department of Social Services' Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General "List of Excluded Individuals/Entities" screening;
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials. We reserve the right to rescind an offer of employment in the event minimum requirements are not met to include positions that require certifications and/or licensure, your application is incomplete or inaccurate, or our review of your…