Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional / Tri-County / Dillon Clinic

Job Responsibilities

With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.

This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Tri-County Mental Health Center,

1324 Commerce Road, Dillon, SC 29536.

As a Registered Nurse working under general supervision, provides direct nursing care and supportive therapies to patients with severe and persistent mental illness.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides nursing services to patients served by Tri-County Community Mental Health Center (TCCMHC) with emphasis on serving individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Administer and monitor medications accurately, assisting in planning and evaluating nursing services, assisting physicians in facilitating treatment to include completing physical screenings and resolving issues with pharmaceutical companies. Acts in a culturally competent manner. Interacts with patients, staff, and members of the community with sensitivity and understanding of their respective cultures.

• Ensures all assigned caseloads and clinical records are in accordance with SCDMH Quality Assurance (QA) standards. Adheres to Corporate Compliance policies and procedures. Adheres to all agency standards and applicable federal and state laws.

• Utilizes collaborative documentation to facilitate effective and efficient provision of services.

• Participates in nurse meetings, scheduled clinical trainings, total staffing meetings, treatment team meetings, and other assigned meetings.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Licensure as a Registered Nurse by the State of South Carolina.

Agency Minimum Requirements: An associate or bachelor's degree in nursing. Licensure as a Registered Nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing. Must have a valid driver's license.

Note: Applicants must also meet Agency minimum requirements to be considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with treating individuals with mental illness.

Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Comments

The selected candidate must have knowledge of the techniques and practices of the nursing profession. Knowledge of medical and nursing terminology. Must have the ability to implement patient care plans, communicate effectively, and to establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of patients. Job requires routine local travel between the three (3) counties served. Must have the physical ability to lift up to twenty (20) pounds and be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

Tri-County Community Mental Health Center is one of 16 Community Mental Health Centers within the SC Department of Mental Health. This position provides State and Agency benefits, including:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance for employee and family

• An attractive leave policy in addition to State Holidays

• Free licensure supervision

• Extensive training opportunities in evidence-based treatments and best practices

• Opportunities to participate in research and grant-funded programs

• Membership in a multi-disciplined team of professionals

• Cutting-edge technology used in the delivery of behavioral health treatment

• Collaboration with health care organizations, institutions of higher learning, other state agencies, school districts, and other Community Mental Health Centers

Tri-County CMHC is also an approved site of the National Health Service Corps, (NHSC), which offers student loan repayment of up to $50,000 to employees of NHSC-approved sites. You must be a US citizen, you must be licensed to practice independently in the state where you are hired, and you must have unpaid government or commercial school loans. There is a two-year service commitment required as well. Confirmation of qualifying for this loan repayment program is the responsibility of every applicant - we cannot guarantee your qualification.