Salary: $38,985.00 - $72,134.00 AnnuallyLocation : Kershaw County, SCJob Type: FTE - Full-TimeJob Number: 171016Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC Santee WatereeDivision: Nursing ServicesOpening Date: 11/13/2024Closing Date: 11/21/2024 11:59 PM EasternClass Code:: EA08Position Number:: 60022530Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)Pay Band: Band 5Hiring Range - Min.: $47,273.00Opening Date: 11/13/2024EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity EmployerAgency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply online at careers.sc.gov. Follow the status of your application online. ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.Online employment applications must be completed in their entirety. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. A resume may not be substituted for an application; however, a resume may be added for additional information.Please attach a copy of your degree transcript to the online application.Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.Job Responsibilities This position is located at the SC Dept. of Mental Health at Santee-Wateree Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) at the Camden Clinic, located at 2611 Liberty Hill Road, Camden, S.C. 29020.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. Under limited supervision, staff will provide monitoring of medication administration and other general health and safety practices by SWCMHC. Provides staff training as needed and direct clinical services to clients in the form of groups, medication administration and other identified needs based on education and credentials; serves as Employee Health and Infection Control Nurse for the Center in collaboration with physicians, case managers and other MHPs. Profession.
- Provide group trainings on medication compliance, health and wellness, and/or psycho-educational content as needed; Provide CCS services to clients as needed and based on credentials.
- Inventory and initiate all PO orders for stock meds, supplies, PPDs, Hepatitis vaccines, Flu vaccines and maintain records; in charge of administration and recording of pre-employment employees' PPDs.
- Function as Employee Health and Infection Control Nurse center-wide, including administration of injections, coordination of work-related injuries and other pertinent activities.
- Maintain current and up-to-date knowledge/skills related to patient treatment; ensure all clinic medication licenses are up to date, monitor monthly pharmacy reports for all clinics and report vulnerable areas to Medical Director. Review nursing policies as requested by the Medical Director and communicate any necessary changes if any are needed; review the Sharps Injury Log.
- Meets productivity requirements as outlined by Center Administration. Under the direction of the Medical Director, assist with even distribution of MMO caseload to nursing and with any other nursing related issues as requested by Medical Director and performs other duties as required.
- Provide LPN coverage throughout the Santee-Wateree CMHC catchment area as directed.
Minimum and Additional Requirements State Min. T&E -Successful completion of an approved nursing education program for professional nursing or an equivalent course of study from an approved nursing education program per Section 40-33-32 of the South Carolina Nurse License Act.DMH Min. T&E (Internal) -Note: Applicants must also meet Agency minimum requirements to be considered for this position.Valid driver's license required. Preferred Qualifications Bilingual abilities are a plus. Additional Comments 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. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. 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. Please account for all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application.Who We AreSantee-Wateree Community Mental Health Center is part of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health. Santee-Wateree CMHC provides mental health services to individuals in Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee, and Sumter Counties.Mission StatementTo support the recovery of people with mental illnesses within our communities. The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year.
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Benefits for State EmployeesThe state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance BenefitsEligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement BenefitsState employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace BenefitsState employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.01 Are you on the Registry of Convicted Sex Offenders?
02 If you answered Yes to being on the Registry of Convicted Sex Offenders, please explain. 03 Do you have any special license or certification. If so, please attach. 04 Do you have a degree? If so, please attach a copy of your degree transcripts.
05 Do you have any experience working with children, youth and families with mental health and/or substance abuse disorders in a crisis and or critical need setting?
06 If you answered Yes' to having experience working children, youth and families with mental health and/or substance abuse disorders in a crisis and or critical need setting, Please describe your work experience. 07 Have you ever been an employee of the State of South Carolina?
08 If you answered Yes to ever working for the State of South Carolina, what agency did/do you work for? 09 Have you ever been an employee of the school district?
10 If you answered Yes to ever having been employed by a South Carolina school district- please list the name of the school and the dates of your employment. 11 Do you have any relatives that are employed by a state agency?
12 If you answered Yes to having a relative that is employed by a state agency, please list their name, their relationship to you and the agency where they are employed. 13 The salary range for this position is $47,273.00 to $72,134.00. Are you willing to accept this salary range if you are offered this position?
14 Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put negotiable or open ). 15 If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application. Please indicate your understanding to this statement.
- Checking this box indicates my understanding of the above referenced statement.
16 Where did you learn of this employment opportunity?
- SC State jobs portal/careers.sc.gov
- Simply Hired
- Indeed
- College Career Services Center
- Friend/Relative
- Referral from current DMH Employee
- Other
17 If you answered Other for, where did you learn of this opportunity , please indicate from where below: 18 Have you reviewed the work history section of your application to ensure that you included all relevant work experience and that there are no visible gaps of employment in your application?
19 Have you reviewed the work history section of your application to ensure that you included all relevant work experience and that there are no visible gaps of employment in your application?
20 Do you understand that Supplemental Questions are considered a part of your official application, and any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment?
21 Do you understand that a resume will not be accepted in place of your application's work history section, nor will it be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
22 Did you attach a copy of your transcripts-or- specialty certification- license?IF NOT, PLEASE DO SO.
23 Are you fluent in any language other than English? If so, what other language are you fluent in? Required Question