Nurse Supervisor, Institutional / Permanent Charge Nurse (G. W. Bryan Hospital)
About The Position
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. As the Nurse Supervisor, Institutional, working under the supervision of the Nurse Supervisor (Area Manager), you will provide direct patient care and assist in planning, coordinating, assigning and evaluating nursing care in a designated area.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and related nursing experience.
- Licensed as a RN by the SC State Board of Nursing.
- Ability to lift up to fifty (5O) pounds; ability to stand, walk, reach, pull, push, stoop, bend, and climb at least two (2) or three (3) flights of stairs.
- Ability to tolerate noise level and circulate ln patient areas for long periods.
- Must be able to work with patient behaviors.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Function as a Charge Nurse for assigned shift, may assume role of Nurse Manager III 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 BPH-WSH 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 on-going nursing care assessment and formulate 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.
- Support and actively participate in the Nursing Performance Improvement activities.
- Participate, support, and abide with SCOMH Employees Performance Management System and Standards of Disciplinary Action.
- Maintain clinical competency by attending and qualifying in all mandatory training classes as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
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