Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional - Berkeley

State of South Carolina•Berkeley County, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional serves on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team at Berkeley Community Mental Health Center, part of the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities’ Office of Mental Health. The role provides evidence-based, intensive non-residential treatment and rehabilitative services in accordance with the ACT fidelity model. It offers a single fixed point of responsibility for treatment, rehabilitation, and support needs for patients with serious mental illness who need higher levels of community care and have not been well supported by lower levels of care. The nurse provides direct care, assesses patients’ health, social, psychiatric, and medical needs, administers scheduled intramuscular medications as ordered, monitors medication effects and related concerns, and develops strategies to support medication adherence. The role also includes health promotion and education, coordinating appointments according to patient needs, clinical documentation, participation in supervision and team meetings, compliance with agency policies and risk-management requirements, and timely completion of prior authorizations. The position is based at Berkeley Community Mental Health Center, 403 Stony Landing Rd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. Services may be provided in the clinic, community, schools, or patients’ homes, and travel between these locations may be required. The position is considered essential and may be called back during crises, disasters, or emergencies.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Hold a registered nurse license from the South Carolina Board of Nursing; the license must be obtained no later than 30 days after the initial hire date.
Hold a valid driver’s license and have dependable, reliable transportation.
Be able to lift 10 pounds.
Be able to travel between clinics, homes, and community locations as required.
Be available for potential call-back during crises, disasters, or emergencies, as the position is considered essential.
Post-hire, demonstrate knowledge of nursing practice and theory.
Post-hire, demonstrate the ability to organize, participate in, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary health team.
Post-hire, demonstrate the ability to assess community health needs and resources.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability in English and Spanish, or another language.

Responsibilities

Provide direct services to ACT patients, including assessing their health, social, psychiatric, and medical needs.
Administer scheduled intramuscular medications as ordered by prescribers.
Monitor patients for medication benefits, side effects, and other medication-related issues.
Develop strategies to maximize patients’ adherence to prescribed medications.
Participate in health promotion, prevention, and education activities.
Ensure patients receive medical and psychiatric appointments according to their needs.
Complete clinical documentation using collaborative documentation practices and meet SCDMH/QA documentation requirements.
Participate in clinical supervision and daily treatment team meetings.
Comply with Corporate Compliance, Policy, and Risk Management Plan requirements.
Complete prior authorizations in a timely manner.
Pursue professional development through collegial consultation, continuing education, and licensure.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Life insurance for employees, spouses, 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
State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP); enrollment in one listed plan is required for FTE employees