Provides direct nursing care, patient education and counseling, coordination of services for patients and their families, supervision of program activity in specialized areas, and patient needs assessment.
This class is intended for use in an institutional setting at the South Carolina Department of Mental Health, the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, the South Carolina Department of Corrections, the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice and the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department, but should not be used for all nurses at those agencies. The use of the institutional classifications should be limited to those who provide care in an inpatient setting involving high-risk/high-acuity patients. Registered Nurses in this class may serve as a Charge Nurse on a rotating basis or as a Nurse Educator or Case Manager.
Develops, coordinates, and implements nursing care plans with patients, families and healthcare providers. Maintains patient records and prepares reports. Supervises and/or performs medication administration and monitoring. Participates in quality assurance activities. Supervises and instructs paraprofessional nursing personnel in the care of patients and the maintenance of their areas. Consults with members of the healthcare team. Performs outreach activities to provide services.
Knowledge of the techniques and practices of the nursing profession. Knowledge of medical and nursing terminology. Ability to adhere to standing orders, policies and procedures. Ability to plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Ability to establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of patients. Ability to interact with patients in a culturally competent, professional manner. Ability to prepare educational and training materials for nursing care programs. Knowledge of administrative methods and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to appropriately respond to emergency situations. Ability to function as a team member. Ability to instruct, supervise and direct the work of paraprofessional staff.
Licensure as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina. Some positions require certification in Basic Life Support and/or Basic/Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Some positions may require possession of a valid driver’s license.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.