Registered Nurse – ACT Program (Spartanburg)

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) – Office of Mental Health, Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center,250 Dewey Ave, Spartanburg, SC 29303.The Office of Mental Health’s mission is 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.
Serves on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team and the Long-Acting Injection (LAI) team providing evidenced based services in intensive non-residential treatment and rehabilitative services in accordance with the fidelity model, and in the clinic as assigned. This is a single fixed point of responsibility for treatment, rehabilitation, and support needs for patients with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) who require higher levels of community care and have not been well supported in lower levels of care options. Serves as the RN case manager for patients in Medication Management Only (MMO) status.Responsibilities for the Registered Nurse:

• Provide direct services, to, but not limited to, ACT patients, LAI patients, assess the health, social, psychiatric and medical needs of Center patients; administer scheduled intramuscular medications to patients as ordered by prescribers; monitor patients regularly for beneficial effects, side effects, and other medication related issues; and develop strategies to maximize taking medications as prescribed.

• Complete clinical documentation using collaborative documentation and ensures services are documented in accordance with OMH/QA requirements.

• Engage in health promotion, prevention, and education activities.

• Ensure patients are seen in accordance with their needs (medical/psychiatric appointments).

• Participate in clinical supervision and daily treatment team meetings.

• Comply with Corporate Compliance, Policy and Risk Management Plan. Ensure timely completion of prior authorizations. Pursue professional development through collegial consultation, continuing education, and licensure.

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

• A bachelor’s degree in nursing and two (2) years of experience; or a three (3) year diploma and two (2) years of experience; or an associate degree in nursing and two (2) years of experience as a registered nurse, one of which must have been in a community health program.

• One (1) year of experience working with adults diagnosed with serious mental Illness and working knowledge of psychiatric medications.

• Licensure as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina.

• Some positions require certification in Basic Life Support.

• Some positions may require possession of a valid driver’s license.

• Health care or related experience.

• Knowledge of nursing procedures, personal hygiene, basic health and safety practices, basic human anatomy.

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Post hire, employees must:

• Successfully complete the Basic Fundamentals course with a minimum grade of 75

• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification

• Knowledge of medical and nursing terminology

• Ability to evaluate a patients’ medical status and needs and use knowledge and judgement to respond appropriately

• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate patient medical plans

• Maintain valid nursing license with S. C. Board of Nursing

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.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. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click

for additional information. * 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year

• 15 days sick leave per year

• 13 paid holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available

• Retirement benefit choices *

• State Retirement Plan

• State Optional Retirement Program

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

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