Nurse Supervisor, Institutional - 3rd Shift (CMT Nursing Care Center)
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 for our 3rd shift 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 Department of Mental Health, C. M. Tucker Campus, Roddey Pavilion 2200 Harden Street Columbia, SC 29203. As the Nurse Supervisor / Nurse Manager III, working under general supervision, you will provide nursing supervision to professional nursing personnel in the administration of nursing practices to include planning, organizing and distribution of work assignments to personnel in a designated area. This position will assist with direct care on unit when needed and cross train and float to other units as needed.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and related nursing experience.
- BSN or a three (3) year diploma in nursing or an ADN and at least two (2) years of clinical nursing experience in either psychiatric nursing, geriatric nursing or medical/surgical nursing.
- Must be licensed as an RN by the South Carolina State Board of Nursing.
- Ability to lift up to thirty (30) pounds routinely, with the ability to lift fifty (50) pounds or more in an emergency.
- Ability to stand, walk, reach, pull, push, stoop, bend and climb at least two or three flights of stairs.
- Ability to tolerate noise level and circulate in resident areas for long periods.
- Must have manual dexterity and be able to work with repetitive unusual resident behaviors.
- Position may require basic life skills including CPR, AED use and ventilations.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Make rounds, observes, demonstrates and assess residents to ensure that nursing care is administered in accordance to residents' needs, policies and standards of nursing.
- Document assessments according to physicians' orders.
- Give and document direct resident care, medications and treatments as needed.
- Provide input and assist in planning and implementing nursing care programs, interprets and reviews policies, procedures and guidelines with nursing staff.
- Participate as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Be familiar with OBRA, OSHA and DPH requirements.
- Evaluate and monitor environmental conditions and quality of life for residents.
- Assist with maintaining nursing staff records.
- Evaluate and counsel staff under immediate supervision.
- Provide instructions and guidance to nursing staff.
- Make recommendation to the Nurse Administrator I concerning educational needs, staffing patterns and environmental needs.
- Communicate pertinent information to other nursing staff.
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
- 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
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
