Registered Nurse, Institutional (CMTNCC)

Registered Nurse, Institutional (CMTNCC)

Salary

$61,914.00 - $105,264.00 Annually

Location

Richland County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

192009

Agency

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Division

C.M. Tucker-Roddey

Opening Date

08/24/2026

Closing Date

9/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

EA22

Position Number:

60029626

Normal Work Schedule:

Other

Pay Grade

CLN09

Hiring Range - Min.

$77,500.00

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

You must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov. Follow the status of your application on-line.

Normal Work Schedule (Other):

Work schedule will be 7am-7pm with every other weekend or 7pm -7am with every other weekend.

Veteran Preference Statement

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

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Job Responsibilities

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 Registered Nurse, Institutional 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 SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) - Office of Mental Health, C. M. Tucker, Roddey Pavilion, 2200 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29203.

As the Registered Nurse, Institutional working under general supervision, assist in planning for providing nursing care in a designated unit or area with the responsibility for assessment of nursing needs, and delegation of assignment for nursing personnel. Cross train and float to other units as needed. This position requires the ability to work with all genders in skilled nursing facility.

Responsibilities for this Registered Nurse, Institutional include but are not limited to:

• Identify symptoms of physical and emotional illness of residents by performing assessments, participating in care conferences, and initiating and maintaining nursing care plans.
• Participate in the administration and documentation of medications and treatments to residents. Assists physicians, executes doctors orders and maintains other nursing records and reports.
• Observe condition of residents by making frequent nursing rounds, supervising and evaluating nursing care and maintaining safe, therapeutic environment for residents.
• Conduct and participate in training programs. Participate in orientation and on unit teaching of new employees.
• Know the philosophy, mission, policies and standards of the facility and nursing service and through its implementations, set standards of quality nursing.
• Plan, coordinates and evaluates the performance of nursing personnel under supervision.
• Charge Nurse for shift; may assume role of Nurse Manager II in his/her absence.
• Prepare time schedules and assign nursing care of residents and personnel according to their skill and preparation.
• Coordinate activities with other disciplines and promotes good interpersonal relationships through effective communication.
• Serve on nursing committees and participate in nursing service programs.

Additional requirements:

• 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 patient areas for long periods.
• Must have manual dexterity.
• Must be able to work with repetitive unusual patient behaviors.
• Must be able to perform MAPS and emergency measures to victims with cardiac and/or respiratory arrest and other emergencies.
• Demonstrate safe and effective use of resident care equipment.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments

Post Hire, employee must:

• May function as Charge Nurse.
• Must know the techniques and practices of the nursing profession medical and nursing terminology, administrative methods, and procedures.
• Possess the ability to adhere to standing orders, policies, and procedures; plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans; establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation on patients; interact with patients in a culturally competent, professional manner; prepare educational and training materials for nursing care programs, communicate effectively both orally and in writing; appropriately responds to emergencies, function as a team member, instruct, supervise, and direct paraprofessional staff. May require basic life skills including CPR, AED use and ventilations.

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.

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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)?

• Yes
• No

02

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? with a degree in nursing ?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you licensed as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you been denied a professional license, or had a professional license revoked or limited by, and/or had any discipline or sanction imposed on you or your practice by a professional licensing board or body?

• Yes
• No

06

If you answered Yes to the question above, please provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by the board or body and your current status with that board or body.

07

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.