Forensics Nurse Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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 Nurse Practitioner 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, G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia SC 29203. THIS IS A MEDICAL (NON-PSYCHIATRIC) NURSE PRACTIONER POSITION As the Nurse Practitioner Institutional under the supervision of the Medical Director, Medical Chief of Forensic Inpatient Services and assigned Physician Collaborator, you will provide direct patient care in the Forensics Program. Assist in the organization and monitoring of the evaluation and treatment of the Forensics Inpatient Hospital consistent with the mission of OMH. Plan, direct and execute delegated medical care activities for Forensic patients including the prescription of medication, pursuant to approved written protocols developed in collaboration with a physician preceptor. Responsibilities for the Nurse Practitioner Institutional include:

• Collaborate with the supervising Non-Psychiatric Medical Chief Physician and attending Psychiatrist to provide medical treatment to patients in Forensic Inpatient Facility. Assist in the creation on a therapeutic milieu to meet patient's needs. This includes, but is not limited to, the admission history and physical examination, evaluation of new complaints, and coordination of indicated consultations and ancillary evaluations. Those activities are accomplished with required supervisory contact.
• Medically manage an assigned caseload of patients and devise/coordinate monitoring protocols for labs, imaging and medical problems to improve quality of care.
• Collaborate with disciplines regarding adequate medical care and appropriate medical referrals. Maintain medical records as required by Bryan Psychiatric Hospital Forensic Services and OMH policies.
• Comply with all SCBHDD-OMH and Forensic policies & procedures. Completes all mandatory training annually to include SCEIS modules, CPR and MANDT.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with clinical experience.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing a master's degree in nursing.
• Require a nursing license and official recognition by the Board as a Nurse Practitioner practicing in the extended role and authorized for prescriptive authority in South Carolina.
Additional Requirements
• The employee must be flexible in regard to work environment and travel.
• Must be able to work with repetitive unusual patient behaviors. Including but not limited to combative, threatening, acting out and unpredictable violence.
• Must be able to lift minimum of 50 lbs.; may be required to lift more during times of emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments

Post hire, employees must:

• Be able to work independently, exercising judgment and seeking guidance on an "as needed" basis.

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.
• 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
  • State Retirement Plan ( SCRS )
  • State Optional Retirement Program ( State ORP )

*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.