State of South Carolina

Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional Waccamaw Center for Mental Health (Conway)

$70,455 - $77,766 / year

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional, who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) 

 Office of Mental Health, Waccamaw Center for Mental Health, 164 Waccamaw Medical Park Drive, Conway, SC 29526.

As the Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional, working under general supervision, you will plan implement and provide direct nursing care to all patients of Waccamaw Center for Mental Health. Administer medication and/or treatments according to provider or standing medical orders. Initiate/follows-up on referrals when indicated. Promote wellness through activities directed toward prevention and reduction of risk factors, early detection of disease and control and management of identified health problems.

Responsibilities for the Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional:

  • Review hospital discharge information from hospitals and provide information to physicians. 
  • Write lab orders for physicians. 
  • Provide injections to patients as needed, normally 1 injection every 4 weeks. 
  • Perform urine drug screens and other necessary tasks as requested by immediate supervisor and Clinic Director. 
  • Promote and help maintain the health of individuals and families through teaching counseling, and rehabilitative measures. 
  • Complete and submit clinical services notes within a 24-hour period in accordance with Local Collaborative Documentation Standards. 

  • Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and can provide a 10-year driving record.

Additional Requirements:

  • Licensed as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of nursing. 
  • Must be required to hear at normal volumes, stand walk, reach, pull, stoop, bend ability to lift 40 pounds and climb 2 flights of stairs. 

Must be able to meet (OMH) Office Mental Health Credentialing requirements. 

  • Bachelor's degree in nursing and 2 years' experience; or a 3-year diploma and 2 years' experience; or an associate degree in nursing and 2 years' experience as a registered nurse, one of which must have been in a community health program. 
  • Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Post hire, employee must:

  • Through knowledge of the services provided in a comprehensive mental health program serving children and families and adults. 
  • Extensive skills in coordinating services with other health and community organizations.
  • Ability to establish and maintain working relationships patients and families. 

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 here 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 (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
  • Retirement benefit choices *

*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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