Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified) / Part-Time / BPH

Salary : $32,686.00 Annually

Location : Richland County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Part-Time

Job Number : 173776

Agency : Department of Mental Health-Bryan Psychiatric and William S. Hall Hospital

Opening Date : 02 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 20 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Class Code : : EA01

Position Number : : 60017249

Normal Work Schedule : : Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other) : : Normal work schedule will be discussed during the interview.

Pay Band : Band 4

Opening Date : 02 / 20 / 2025

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.

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

Job Responsibilities

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, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia, SC 29203.

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

Responsibilities for this Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified) 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, takes 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 patient and lodge.

THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION. SALARY IS PRORATED BASED ON HOURS WORKED.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments

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 or three flights of stairs. Ability to tolerate noise level and circulate in patient areas for long periods. Must be able to work with repetitive unusual patient behaviors. Must be able to work beyond scheduled hours as required to meet safe staffing standards / regulatory requirements. Must be able to cross train for other lodges and float as needed.

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 :

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.

Have you ever been employed by the SC Department of Mental Health?

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.

Have you ever held a permanent (full-time equivalent) position with a SC state agency and / or been an employee of a SC school district?

Are you currently working at a SC State operated facility?

Do you at least have a high school diploma or GED?

What two shifts best fit your schedule?(7 : 00am-3 : 30pm; 3 : 00pm-11 : 30pm; 11 : 15pm-7 : 15am)

How did you hear about our vacancy?

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