Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Nurse Supervisor, Institutional / Shift Supervisor, who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.
This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia SC 29203.
As the Nurse Supervisor, Institutional / Shift Supervisor working under supervision of the Nurse Supervisor (Lead Supervisor), you will assist/participate in the coordination ofthe Nursing Department function and the dissemination of information to include the follow up of pertinent patient care and employee issues. Coordinate the flow of admissions from A&D to the lodge on a shift. Serve as shift supervisor. Cross-train and float to other lodges as needed. This position requires the ability to work with all genders in the Adult and Child and Adolescent populations.
Responsibilities for the Nurse Supervisor, Institutional / Shift Supervisor include:-
Receive, review, and adjust hospital wide pertinent information related to patient care and employee activities for the previous shift. Perform nursing performance improvement tasks as necessary.
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Organize, maintain, and log essential information necessary to use as reference in following up with patient care and employee issues.
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Ensure safety and continuity of care in all patient care areas, with regards to high risk, problem prone issues, to assure adequate monitoring and documentation occurs per policy. Provide additional coverage to the units in the event of a call out or whenever needed during your scheduled work hours.
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Ensure that staffing rosters are current and accurately reflect changes to depict the actual staff members on duty of each lodge (nursing area) each shift.
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Coordinate the nursing activities related to the admission process for the Admissions area to the lodge.
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Adhere to all Compliance Policies/Procedures, provide quality patient care/maintain accurate documentation.
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Adhere to Nursing Department meetings as required and assigned.
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Review transportation arrangements for discharges, trips, and appointments, especially those occurring early morning, late afternoon, and on weekends and holidays.
Post hire, employees must have:
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The ability to perform MAPS/MANDT and emergency care.
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Considerable knowledge of the principles, h:chniques and methods of Psychatric Nursing
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The ability to work within the Departmental philosophy and mission.
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Effective communication skills, verbal and wnlten, along with computer knowledge.
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The ability to work independently, make 5ound clinical and administrative decisions and judgments.
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The ability to maintain a therapeutic and professional relationship with patients and staff.
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The ability to demonstrate safe and effective use of patient care equipment.
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
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Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
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15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
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15 days sick leave per year
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13 paid holidays
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Paid Parental Leave
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S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
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Retirement benefit choices *
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State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
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State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
- Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
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