What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Supervisor, Institutional / BPH Adult position at State of South Carolina?
JOB
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, G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia SC 29203.As the Nurse Supervisor, working under the supervision of the Nurse Manager I (Lead DON), assists/participates in the coordination of the Nursing Department function and the dissemination of information to include the follow-up of pertinent patient care and employee issues. Coordinates the flow of admissions from A&D to the lodge on a shift. Serves as shift supervisor.Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Receives, reviews, and adjusts hospital wide pertinent information related to patient care and employee activities for the previous shift. Performs nursing performance improvement task as necessary. Organizes, maintains, and logs essential information necessary to use as reference in following up with patient care and employee issues. Ensures safety and continuity of care in all patient care areas, with regards to high risk and problem prone issues, to assure adequate monitoring and documentation occurs per policy. Provides additional coverage to the units in the event of a call out or whenever needed during your scheduled work hours.Ensures that staffing rosters are current, accurately reflects changes to depict the actual staff members on duty of each lodge (nursing area) each shift. Coordinates the nursing activities related to the admission process for the Admissions area to the lodge. Adheres to all Compliance Policies/Procedures, provides quality patient care/maintain accurate documentation. Adheres to Nursing Department meetings as required and assigned.Reviews transportation arrangements for discharges, trips, and appointments, especially those occurring early morning, late afternoon, and on weekends and holidays.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
State Minimum Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and related nursing experience. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The selected candidate must have considerable knowledge of the principles, techniques and methods of Psychiatric Nursing. Must be able to work within the Departmental philosophy and mission. Must have effective communication skills, verbal and written, along with computer knowledge. Ability to work independently, make sound clinical and administrative decisions and judgments. Ability to maintain a therapeutic and professional relationship with patients and staff. Be able to perform MAPS and emergency care to victims with cardiac and/or respiratory arrest and other emergencies. Demonstrates a safe and effective use of patient care equipment. May be exposed to blood and other bodily fluids. Ability to lift (50} pounds, may be required to lift more during emergencies. Ability to stand, walk, reach, pull, stoop, bend and climb at least two (2) to three (3) flights of stairs and have manual dexterity.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 Children15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year15 days sick leave per year13 paid holidaysPaid Parental Leave (Six Weeks for mother per year/Two Weeks for partner per year)State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
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, G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia SC 29203.As the Nurse Supervisor, working under the supervision of the Nurse Manager I (Lead DON), assists/participates in the coordination of the Nursing Department function and the dissemination of information to include the follow-up of pertinent patient care and employee issues. Coordinates the flow of admissions from A&D to the lodge on a shift. Serves as shift supervisor.Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Receives, reviews, and adjusts hospital wide pertinent information related to patient care and employee activities for the previous shift. Performs nursing performance improvement task as necessary. Organizes, maintains, and logs essential information necessary to use as reference in following up with patient care and employee issues. Ensures safety and continuity of care in all patient care areas, with regards to high risk and problem prone issues, to assure adequate monitoring and documentation occurs per policy. Provides additional coverage to the units in the event of a call out or whenever needed during your scheduled work hours.Ensures that staffing rosters are current, accurately reflects changes to depict the actual staff members on duty of each lodge (nursing area) each shift. Coordinates the nursing activities related to the admission process for the Admissions area to the lodge. Adheres to all Compliance Policies/Procedures, provides quality patient care/maintain accurate documentation. Adheres to Nursing Department meetings as required and assigned.Reviews transportation arrangements for discharges, trips, and appointments, especially those occurring early morning, late afternoon, and on weekends and holidays.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
State Minimum Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and related nursing experience. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The selected candidate must have considerable knowledge of the principles, techniques and methods of Psychiatric Nursing. Must be able to work within the Departmental philosophy and mission. Must have effective communication skills, verbal and written, along with computer knowledge. Ability to work independently, make sound clinical and administrative decisions and judgments. Ability to maintain a therapeutic and professional relationship with patients and staff. Be able to perform MAPS and emergency care to victims with cardiac and/or respiratory arrest and other emergencies. Demonstrates a safe and effective use of patient care equipment. May be exposed to blood and other bodily fluids. Ability to lift (50} pounds, may be required to lift more during emergencies. Ability to stand, walk, reach, pull, stoop, bend and climb at least two (2) to three (3) flights of stairs and have manual dexterity.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 Children15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year15 days sick leave per year13 paid holidaysPaid Parental Leave (Six Weeks for mother per year/Two Weeks for partner per year)State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
