Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional Waccamaw Center for Mental Health (Conway)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional works under general supervision at the Waccamaw Center for Mental Health in Conway, South Carolina. The nurse plans, implements, and provides direct nursing care to patients, administers medications and treatments according to provider or standing medical orders, and initiates or follows up on referrals when indicated. The position promotes wellness through prevention and risk-factor reduction, early disease detection, and management of identified health problems. The nurse reviews hospital discharge information and shares relevant information with physicians, writes lab orders for physicians, provides injections as needed (normally one every four weeks), performs urine drug screens, and completes other duties requested by the immediate supervisor and Clinic Director. The role also promotes and helps maintain the health of individuals and families through teaching, counseling, and rehabilitative measures. Clinical service notes must be completed and submitted within 24 hours in accordance with Local Collaborative Documentation Standards. The position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Office of Mental Health, Waccamaw Center for Mental Health, 164 Waccamaw Medical Park Drive, Conway, SC 29526.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Valid driver's license and ability to provide a 10-year driving record.
- Licensed as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing.
- Must meet Office of Mental Health credentialing requirements.
- Must be able to hear at normal volumes, stand, walk, reach, pull, stoop, and bend; lift 40 pounds; and climb two flights of stairs.
- Must have knowledge of services provided in a comprehensive mental health program serving children, families, and adults.
- Must have skills in coordinating services with other health and community organizations.
- Must be able to establish and maintain working relationships with patients and families.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in nursing and two years of experience; or a three-year diploma and two years of experience; or an associate degree in nursing and two years of experience as a registered nurse, including one year in a community health program.
- Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish or another language.
Responsibilities
- Plan, implement, and provide direct nursing care to patients of Waccamaw Center for Mental Health.
- Administer medications and treatments according to provider or standing medical orders.
- Initiate and follow up on referrals when indicated.
- Promote wellness through prevention and reduction of risk factors, early disease detection, and control and management of identified health problems.
- Review hospital discharge information and provide information to physicians.
- Write lab orders for physicians.
- Provide injections to patients as needed, normally one injection every four weeks.
- Perform urine drug screens and other tasks requested by the immediate supervisor and Clinic Director.
- Promote and help maintain the health of individuals and families through teaching, counseling, and rehabilitative measures.
- Complete and submit clinical services notes within 24 hours in accordance with Local Collaborative Documentation Standards.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance for employees, spouse, and children
- 15 days of annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days of sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program
- State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP); enrollment in one listed plan is required for FTE employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
