Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional

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. 

State 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.

Agency (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.    

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).

Salary : $70,455 - $101,712