Nurse Supervisor, Institutional​/Charge Nurse; 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 / Permanent Charge 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, G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia SC 29203.

• Function as a Charge Nurse for assigned shift. You may assume role of Nurse Supervisor (Area Manager) as assigned in his/her absence; supervise, instruct, and evaluate nursing personnel in the treatment and care of adult psychiatric patients including those who have co-occurring disorders and the maintenance of the therapeutic milieu according to DMH-DIS Policy and Procedures, Standards of Care, and age-specific criteria and interventions.
• Provide direct nursing care to patients by identifying obvious symptoms of physical and emotional illnesses through observations and record analysis; complete ongoing nursing care assessment and formulate a plan of care for each patient which includes patient education and discharge planning utilizing age specific interventions. Participate and provide supervision of the preparation and administration of patient medication; participate and continually monitor this process.
  
  Complete nursing assessments as needed.
• Support and actively participate in the Nursing Performance Improvement activities.
• Participate, support, and abide with SCDMH Employees Performance Management System and Standards of Disciplinary Action.
• Maintain clinical competency by attending and qualifying in all mandatory training classes (EX. MAPS/MANDT, CPR, SCIES Modules, cross training and age specific criteria) and 20 hours of non-mandatory training yearly.

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse by the SC Board of Nursing.

• 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.
• Must be able to work beyond scheduled hours as required to meet safe staffing standards/regulatory requirements.

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

• Have the ability to perform MAPS/MANDT and emergency care.
• Be able to establish and maintain confidence and cooperation of patients and families.
• Be able to work with limited supervision.
• Successfully complete all in-service training.
• Be able to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationship with employees.

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.

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.  for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• 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.