Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional (Greenville)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional provides direct nursing services under limited supervision to adult patients and ACT patients who are chronically mentally ill and targeted as needing intensive services. The position is located at the Greater Greenville Mental Health Center, 124 Mallard St, Greenville, SC 29601. The nurse provides nursing assessments, monitors and administers medications, teaches patients and families, conducts home visits as needed, and makes referrals to other agencies and lifestyle health care and alcohol/drug treatment facilities. The role also includes maintaining clinical documentation, managing medications received through the Patient Assistance Program and medication room, completing prior authorizations, participating in treatment planning and program development, and performing scheduled or needed metabolic and urine drug screenings. This position is considered essential and may be called back during crises, disasters, or emergencies. The SC Board of Nursing license must be obtained no later than 30 days after the initial hire date.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing; the license must be obtained no later than 30 days after the initial hire date.
- Knowledge of nursing practice and theory.
- Ability to organize, participate in, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary health team.
- Ability to assess community health needs and resources.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish or another language.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing services to mentally ill patients targeted as needing services, including nursing assessment, medication monitoring and administration, patient and family teaching, home visits as needed, and referrals to other agencies and health care or alcohol/drug treatment facilities.
- Follow Corporate Compliance, Outcome Evaluation, Research, and Continuity of Care policies and procedures.
- Maintain documentation of clinical services according to State, Center, and Quality Assurance standards.
- Manage Patient Assistance Program and prescription medications received in the medication room, including logging, labeling, storage, and disbursement to clients.
- Complete insurance prior authorizations in a timely manner as needed.
- Participate in treatment team and other staff meetings and assist with patient treatment planning and program development.
- Perform metabolic and urine drug screenings as scheduled and needed.
- Be available for call-back during crises, disasters, or emergencies, as the position is considered essential.
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
- South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
- Retirement benefit choices through the State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
