Registered Nurse (RN) (Spartanburg

Job Responsibilities

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, Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center, 250 Dewey Ave, Spartanburg, SC 29303.

Under general supervision, provides a variety of nursing services in a culturally sensitive manner to Adult and Child & Adolescent patients.

• In a culturally sensitive manner, provide nursing and other clinical services to SAMHC clients in all 3 centers (Spartanburg, Union & Cherokee), including Medication Monitoring, Medication Management Only, injection and Clozaril clinics, Triage, and On Call. Serve as a mentor and preceptor for new Nursing Services staff. Serve as a Nursing resource for other center staff.
• Collaborate with others in Center, satellites, and/or community settings/departments to maximize nursing services resources for Child & Adolescent services, adult services, and manage assigned MMO caseload by identifying nonclinical activities and working to utilize technology and non-clinical staff to streamline and organize nursing care.
• Meet QA and Corporate Compliance standards; adheres to policies and procedures, including collaborative documentation, and clinical notes signed within 48 hours of an appointment.
• Attend staff meetings, supervisory conferences, workshops and required staff development and training; assist in managing medication storage area as needed and promptly performs procedure ordered by physician/NP, highlighting any abnormal results and promptly reporting to provider.

• 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.

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

Additional Comments

This position is considered an essential position at the Spartanburg Area of Mental Health. Therefore, you may be asked to report to work even if the center is closed during an emergency.

• Successfully complete the Basic Fundamentals course with a minimum grade of 75.
• Have knowledge of nursing procedures, personal hygiene, basic health and safety practices, basic human anatomy.
• Be able to operate a state car.
• Perform all job duties and provide all services and documentation in compliance with CARF, OMH, CCMHC, Quality Assurance, Compliance, HIPAA, Transcultural and Productivity Standards, Policies and Procedures.

• 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 (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.

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.

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.

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.

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…