Registered Nurse, Institutional
Nurses assigned to this area currently are 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 or WSHPI.
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 Registered Nurse, Institutional, working 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. Function as charge nurse as needed.
Responsibilities for this Registered Nurse, Institutional include but are not limited to:
- Plans, organizes, develops, Implements, and evaluates patient care. Assist In establishing and maintaining standards of care and performance.
- Actively participates 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).
- Transcribes physician's orders accurately; safely administers medication and treatments and documents patient's responses.
- Actively participates with members of the treatment team in formulating the patient's plan of care.
- Coordinates orientation, training, and education of nursing staff.
- Effectively utilizes The Employee Performance Management system and progressive disciplinary policy and standard.
- Establishes, implements, and maintains patient care groups. Performs basic patient education to include safe and effective use of medication, equipment, and rehabilitation techniques.
- Establishes and maintains a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment with consideration of age, culture, and privacy.
- Adheres to all Corporate Compliance Policies/Procedures, provides quality patient care, and maintains accurate documentation.
- Attends at least 20 hours of training per year in addition to all mandatory
Minimum Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Licensure as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina.
In order to be considered an official applicant, you must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov. Follow the status of your application on-line.
For a direct link to submit your state application, you can copy and paste the link below.