Nurse Supervisor, Institutional - 3rd Shift (CMT Nursing Care Center)

Nurse Supervisor, Institutional - 3rd Shift (CMT Nursing Care Center)

Salary

$85,000.00 - $93,823.00 Annually

Location

Statewide, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

191192

Agency

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Division

C.M. Tucker-Roddey

Opening Date

08/01/2026

Closing Date

8/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

EA28

Position Number:

60020741

Normal Work Schedule:

Other

Pay Grade

CLN11

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education using verifiable dates.

Normal Work Schedule (Other):

7pm-7am 3 days weekly and every other weekend. Floor coverage may be required during staffing challenges.

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Job Responsibilities

Nurses assigned to this area currently are eligible for a 20% supplemental pay along with their base salary for as long as they remain an employee with C.M. Tucker Nursing Care Center - Roddey Pavilion.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in peoples 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 Supervisor for our 3rd shift who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate lifes 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 Department of Mental Health, C. M. Tucker Campus, Roddey Pavilion 2200 Harden Street Columbia, SC 29203.

As the Nurse Supervisor / Nurse Manager III, working under general supervision, you will provide nursing supervision to professional nursing personnel in the administration of nursing practices to include planning, organizing and distribution of work assignments to personnel in a designated area. This position will assist with direct care on unit when needed and cross train and float to other units as needed.

Responsibilities for the Nurse Supervisor:

• Make rounds, observes, demonstrates and assess residents to ensure that nursing care is administered in accordance to residents needs, policies and standards of nursing. Document assessments according to physicians orders. Give and document direct resident care, medications and treatments as needed.
• Provide input and assist in planning and implementing nursing care programs, interprets and reviews policies, procedures and guidelines with nursing staff. Participate as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Be familiar with OBRA, OSHA and DPH requirements. Evaluate and monitor environmental conditions and quality of life for residents.
• Assist with maintaining nursing staff records. Evaluate and counsel staff under immediate supervision. Provide instructions and guidance to nursing staff.
• Make recommendation to the Nurse Administrator I concerning educational needs, staffing patterns and environmental needs. Communicate pertinent information to other nursing staff.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and related nursing experience.

Additional Requirements:

• BSN or a three (3) year diploma in nursing or an ADN and at least two (2) years of clinical nursing experience in either psychiatric nursing, geriatric nursing or medical/surgical nursing.
• Must be licensed as an RN by the South Carolina State Board of Nursing.
• Ability to lift up to thirty (30) pounds routinely, with the ability to lift fifty (50) pounds or more in an emergency.
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, pull, push, stoop, bend and climb at least two or three flights of stairs.
• Ability to tolerate noise level and circulate in resident areas for long periods.
• Must have manual dexterity and be able to work with repetitive unusual resident behaviors.
• Position may require basic life skills including CPR, AED use and ventilations.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments

This position is considered essential.

Post hire, employee must:

• Be able to perform MAPS and emergency measures to victims with cardiac and/or respiratory arrest and other emergencies.
• Have the ability to demonstrate effective and safe usage of resident care equipment.
• Have the ability to work with all genders in our skilled nursing facility.

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 *

• 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.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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Have you ever been employed by the SC Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities - Office of Mental Health (OMH) (formerly SC Department of Mental Health)?

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If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below.

• Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.

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Are you a graduate of an accredited college/university school of nursing with related nursing experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a BSN or a three (3) year diploma in nursing or an ADN and at least two (2) years of clinical nursing experience in either psychiatric nursing, geriatric nursing or medical/surgical nursing?

• Yes
• No

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Are you licensed as an RN by the South Carolina State Board of Nursing?

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").

Required Question

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Address 400 Otarre Parkway

Cayce, South Carolina, 29033

Phone OIDD - (803)898-9600

OMH - (803) 898-8600

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.