Registered Nurse, Institutional (RN) (G.W. Bryan Hospital)
State of South CarolinaAbout the role
Posting number: 189819
Department: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division: Greater Bryan Psychiatric Hospital
Job classification: Registered Nurse, Institutional
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Nursing, Health Education, Health Sciences, Health Care Support
Summary
Nurses assigned to G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital are currently eligible for a 15% supplemental pay along with their base salary
for as long as they remain an employee with G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital.
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 Registered Nurse (RN) 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 Registered Nurse, Institutional, under the supervision of the Nurse Supervisor (Area Manager), you will provide direct patient care and assist in planning, coordinating, assigning, and evaluating nursing care in a designated area. You will function as the charge nurse as needed.
Responsibilities for the Registered Nurse, Institutional:
- Plan, organize, develop, implement, and evaluate patient care. Assist in establishing and maintaining standards of care and performance.
- Actively participate in interdisciplinary lodge-based performance improvement teams. Assist in coordinating an effective quality control monitoring system, including performance improvement activities and important aspects of patient care (high risk, high volume, and problem prone).
- Transcribe physician's orders accurately; safely administer medication and treatment, and document patient responses.
- Actively participate with members of the treatment team in formulating the patient's plan of care.
- Coordinate orientation, training, and education of nursing staff.
- Effectively utilize The Employee Performance Management system and progressive disciplinary policy and standard.
- Establish, implement, and maintain patient care groups. Perform basic patient education to include safe and effective use of medication, equipment, and rehabilitation techniques.
- Establish and maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment with consideration of age, culture, and privacy.
- Adhere to all Corporate Compliance Policies/Procedures, provide quality patient care and maintain accurate documentation.
- Attend at least 20 hours of training per year in addition to all mandatory.
Examples of duties
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and related nursing experience.
- Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing.
- Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds; ability to see, hear at normal volumes, stand, walk, reach, pull, stoop, bend and climb at least two or three flights of stairs. Ability to tolerate noise level and circulate in patient areas for long periods. Must be able to work with repetitive patient behaviors.
Qualifications
- Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Supplemental information
Post hire, employees must:- Be highly flexible, adaptable, and have an attitude that focuses on evidence-based care of patients and performance improvement.
- Have successful completion of in-service training.
- Have ability to perform MAPS/MANDT techniques.
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