This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital, 130 SC-252, Anderson, SC 29621.
As the Registered Nurse, working under general supervision, you will plan for and provide nursing care for adult patients, ages 18 and above, with responsibility for assessment of nursing needs and the delegation of selected assignments for care to non-licensed nursing personnel. This position will apply a higher level of knowledge in age-specific criteria and interventions appropriate for effective and therapeutic interaction with psychiatric patients including those who have diverse backgrounds, disabilities and co-occurring disorders. In this role you will also relieve Nurse Managers as appropriate and may work as a Charge Nurse when a Permanent Charge Nurse is not available.

State Minimum Requirements: 
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
 
Agency Minimum Requirements: 
A bachelor's degree in Nursing; or a diploma in Nursing; or an associate's degree in Nursing. Must be licensed by the South Carolina State Board of Nursing.
Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position. Salary may vary depending on experience and qualifications.

A bachelor's degree in nursing and one (1) year experience; or a three (3) year diploma and one (1) year experience; or an associate degree in nursing and one (1) year clinical experience in psychiatric, geriatric or medical-surgical nursing, as appropriate to the mission of the employing facility. 
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus. This position requires flexibility in your work hours to include weekends and holidays coverage.
 
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
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs