Nurse Supervisor: OIDD - Saleeby

State of South Carolina•Darlington County, SC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Supervisor serves as the nursing supervisor for an assigned shift at Saleeby Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) operated by the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD), Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD), in Hartsville, South Carolina. Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the role provides daily nursing care, training, activities, and treatment to residents in accordance with licensing and certification requirements, the South Carolina Nursing Practice Act, and agency policies and standards. The position supervises and mentors nursing staff, provides direct oversight to Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses, and supports compliance with federal and state regulations, agency policies, and accepted nursing standards. It also helps maintain staffing coverage, evaluates staff, participates in hiring and disciplinary processes, and supports ongoing staff education and morale. The posting seeks two positions: one on second shift (2:45 p.m.–11:15 p.m.) and one on third shift (10:45 p.m.–7:15 a.m.). Applicable shifts may receive a differential of up to $6.25 per hour. Salary is $85,000–$93,823, based on verified work-related nursing experience.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, theories, and techniques.
Knowledge of nursing teaching methods.
Knowledge of nursing administration in a healthcare facility.
Knowledge of healthcare facility certification requirements and standards.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to plan, organize, supervise, direct, and evaluate employees’ work.
Ability to establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of individuals and families.
Ability to follow detailed technical and professional instructions.
Ability to develop and implement therapeutic nursing programs.
General knowledge of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Ability to work in a group-home-like setting or ICF.
Physical ability to work with individuals who may be physically aggressive or medically fragile.

Responsibilities

Provide daily nursing care, training, activities, and treatment to residents in accordance with applicable requirements and standards.
Supervise and mentor nursing staff on the assigned shift.
Provide direct oversight to Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses in the assigned area and shift.
Evaluate subordinate nursing staff and serve as a reviewer for evaluations.
Follow appropriate procedures for disciplinary actions in consultation with Human Resources.
Maintain nursing schedules and coverage to meet target staffing levels at all times.
Conduct interviews and make recommendations for nursing vacancies.
Ensure subordinate nursing staff time and leave are approved promptly.
Support compliance with federal and state regulations, agency and office policies, and accepted nursing standards of care and practice.
Stay informed about nursing trends and research that may improve residents’ healthcare.
Provide and participate in educational programs to keep personnel current on new concepts and service approaches.
Participate in activities to build morale as assigned by the Director of Nursing.