Salary: $70,455.00 - $101,712.00 Annually Location : Aiken County, SC Job Type: FTE - Full-Time Job Number: 151444 Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC Aiken-Barnwell Division: Main Center Opening Date: 06/23/2023 Closing Date: 9/30/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Class Code:: EA18 Position Number:: 0000014 Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00) Pay Band: Band 7 Hiring Range - Min.: $70,455.00 Hiring Range - Max.: $83,596.00 Opening Date: 06/23/2023 EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Agency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov. Follow the status of your application on-line. Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. 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 primary located at the Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center, 1135 Gregg Highway, Aiken, SC 29803.
- This position may travel between Aiken and Barnwell County.
Job Purpose
- Provides nursing care to the patients at ABMHC. Serves on the Assertive Community Treatment Team two days per week managing medication system in conjunction with the psychiatrist. Administers and documents medication treatment. Screens and monitors the patient for medical problems and side effects. Engages in health promotion, prevention, and education activities. Develops strategies to maximize taking medications as prescribed. Communicates and coordinates services with team members and medical providers. Educates the team in monitoring psychiatric symptoms and medication side effects. Works in the clinics three days per week.
Job Functions
- Maintains patient care hours annually (645 annually-first year of employment).
- Assesses health, social, psychiatric, and medical needs of ABMHC patients.
- Administers scheduled intramuscular medications to patients as ordered by ABMHC prescribers and monitors patients regularly for beneficial effects, side effects, and other medication related issues.
- Develops strategies to maximize taking medications as prescribed.
- Engages in health promotion, prevention and education activities.
- Provides medical, psychiatric, and nursing education and consultation to patients, caregivers, and staff.
- Ensures patients are seen in accordance with their needs (medical/psychiatric appointments).
- Completes clinical documentation using collaborative documentation and ensures documentation meets SCDMH/QA standards.
- Participates in clinical supervision and daily treatment team meetings.
- Complies with Corporate Compliance, Policy, and Risk Management Plan.
- Ensures timely completion of prior authorizations.
- Pursues professional development through collegial consultation, continuing education, and licensure.
- Performs other duties as needed.
Minimum and Additional RequirementsState Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Agency Requirements:
- Licensed as a registered nurse by the SC Board of Nursing.
- Two (2) years' experience.
- One (1) year experience working with adults diagnosed with serious mental illness.
Preferred QualificationsAgency (Facility) Preferences:
- Knowledge of the techniques and best practices of the nursing professional.
- Knowledge of medical and nursing terminology.
- Ability to evaluate a client's medical status and needs and use knowledge and judgment to respond appropriately.
- Ability to plan, implement and evaluate client medical care plans.
- Ability to provide individual health education and counseling.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to function as a team member. Knowledge of privacy laws.
- Supervision provided by Nurse Manager and ACT Team Lead (MHPII).
- Employee is responsible for agency's policies and procedures.
- Position will work with Assertive Community Treatment Team two days per week seeing patients in the community.
- Flexible schedule.
- Travel to patient's homes required for ACT.
- Will also serve patients in the clinics three days per week.
- Ability to operate a state vehicle.
- Ability to lift 5 pounds.
- Position is considered essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies.
- Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) 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 any and 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. 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
ABMHC invites you to share our vision and passion for serving others!!!
- Take this opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary team that makes a difference in the lives of others.
- Gain valuable on the job training, expertise and skills in evidence-based treatment, problem solving, communication and networking.
- Be part of an innovative and diverse workforce of dedicated public mental health leaders.
- Receive personalized coaching from a licensed and experienced clinician, with the opportunity for clinical supervision for licensure.
- Opportunity for enhanced clinical training through conferences, consultation groups, and trainings on EBPs (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Use Disorders, EMDR).
Benefits for State Employees The 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 Benefits Eligible 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 Benefits State 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 Benefits State 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 What is your highest level of education? 02 Did you graduate from an accredited school of nursing?
03 Are you currently licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina?
04 Do you have a minimum of two (2) years' experience as a Registered Nurse?
05 Do you have any experience with electronic health/medical records?
06 Do you have a valid driver's license?
07 Have you ever been employed by the SC Department of Mental Health?
08 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 NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below.
- Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.
09 Have you ever held a permanent (full-time equivalent) position with a SC state agency and/or been an employee of a SC school district?
10 How did you hear about our vacancy?
- SC State jobs portal/careers.sc.gov
- Simply Hired
- Indeed
- College Career Services Center
- Friend/Relative
- Referral from current DMH Employee
- Other (commercials, billboards, emails, ads, etc.) - Please specify
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