Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified) / WSHPI / 4 Vacancies

State of South Carolina • Full-time • Columbia, South Carolina 29203, United States • $32,686 - $60,471 / year • 4d ago

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, William S. Hall Psychiatric Institute, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia SC 29203.

As the Nursing Assistant, Non-Certified, working under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, you will perform therapeutic care, assist patients in meeting their needs, and assist patients performing activities of daily living (ADL). Also assist in providing and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Demonstrates knowledge of the Nursing Care Plan (NCP) and Treatment Plan as it relates to providing nursing care. Participates in quality control monitoring and peer review as assigned.
Provides care for patients with mental illnesses, substance abuse, aggressive behavior, or suicidal tendencies.
Demonstrates knowledge of the therapeutic communication skills, taking under consideration age-specific competencies, and culturally diverse patients.
Identifies the need for and performs basic care/activities of daily living for patients.
Demonstrates knowledge of Standard Precautions and performs Quality Control Environmental checks.
Assists in caring for patients with behavioral/physical problems.
Provides basic care for patients requiring Special Precautions, Seclusion, 4-Point Restraints, and supportive Protective Restraints; follows policy, on meeting patients' special needs for hygiene, nutrition, toileting, fluids, and ADLs.
Participates in maintaining a clean and therapeutic environment by being productively occupied at all times and meeting the needs of the patients.
Completes all mandatory training.

There are four (4) vacancies.

A high school diploma or GED. Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus. The selected candidate must have the ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds; ability to stand, walk, reach, pull, push, stoop, bend and climb at least two (2) or three (3) flights of stairs. Ability to tolerate noise level and circulate in patient areas for long periods. Must be able to work with patient behaviors. Must be able to work beyond scheduled hours as required to meet safe staffing standards/regulatory requirements. This position may require basic life support skills incuding CPR, AED use and ventilations.

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
Paid Parental Leave (Six Weeks for mother per year/Two Weeks for partner per year)
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

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