registered nurse - Quinby, SC , USA, United States - State of South Carolina

Description

Salary: $70, $77,766.00 Annually

Location : Horry County, SC

Job Type: FTE - Full-Time

Job Number: 164340/

Agency: DHEC-PH Region-Pee Dee

Opening Date: 04/25/2024

Closing Date: 5/5/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:: EA18

Position Number::

Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Band: Band 7

Hiring Range - Min.: $70,455.00

Hiring Range - Max.: $77,766.00

Opening Date: 05/02/2024

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be uploaded for review but will NOT substitute for completing any section of the application. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

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

Job Responsibilities

Careers at DHEC: Work that makes a difference

Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity

Utilizes the nursing process, assesses the health of clients, and assists in developing and follows care plans. Documents care/services per agency policies/procedures. Identifies client/family needs and priorities for children seeking or receiving CYSHCN services and formulates appropriate plans of care. Determines eligibility for financial assistance according to CYSHCN policy manual; authorizes services for eligible persons as needed. Serves as care coordinator for assigned caseload and implements plan of care via visits or contacts with client/family.

Provides nursing care, and participates in providing patient education, guidance and care coordination for client /families within the CYSHCN population. Coordinates case finding and services with other disciplines as needed. Makes referrals for medical, socioeconomic, mental and nutritional needs as identified and appropriate. Assists with screening and physical assessment of campers on check-in days at Camp Burnt Gin as assigned by supervisor.

Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement. Collects and reports on characteristics of assigned caseload, services provided and outcomes as requested by supervisor. Participates in program audits as requested. Participates in development and review of CYSHCN policies and procedures related to the delivery of CYSHCN as requested. Participates in staff meetings. Identifies training needs to supervisor. Assists with the training and mentoring of new CYSHCN staff.

Maintains professional growth. Completes CYSHCN program and agency required trainings. Represents office or region on committees, workgroups and community events as assigned. Completes continuing education of at least 20 contact hours per year.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements: Licensure as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

Agency Additional Requirements: An associate degree or diploma in Nursing and current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina or a compact state. Two (2) years of nursing experience.

DHEC employees are required to participate in disaster preparedness during hazardous weather or declaration of an emergency. This involves being subject to duty and or call on a 24-hour basis.
You must possess a valid driver's license and have access to a reliable transportation.
This position may require working early (before 8:30 am), evening (after 5:00 pm) and/or Saturday's.
Ability to lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods of time, if required.

Must be able to respond timely and appropriately to frequently changing conditions and to make recommendations concerning procedural improvement to office/maintenance operations.
Must be able to drive to outlying counties and to non-traditional settings.
May be required to travel overnight.
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS: All new employees who are healthcare providers with job-specific exposure risk are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

CURRENT NURSING STUDENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED:

Current nursing students or recent graduates will be considered prior to graduation and/or obtaining their nursing license should they meet all position requirements and provide proof of the obtained degree, transcripts, and nursing license within six (6) months of applying. Otherwise the offer will be rescinded.

If you are a current nursing student or recent nursing graduate and will obtain all nursing credentials within six (6) months, you are encouraged to apply

Applicants who are pending earned degrees within six (6) months may upload an unofficial copy of your transcript as an attachment to the application. The agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring.

Applicants with pending degrees are considered contingent until their graduation, successful completion of National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) if new graduate, and review of official transcripts. Offers will be rescinded if required information is not received within six (6) months from the application date.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred one (1) year pediatric experience.
Additional Comments

EEO:
SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Applicants needing an accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for an accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

DRIVING RECORD:
If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

WORK/LIFE BALANCE:

If you are looking for work/life balance, this is the place to be. Easy pace, terrific area to raise a family, low cost of living, beautiful area - close to the beaches and the mountains. Low median cost of living, low taxes, and excellent school systems.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that include:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse & Children
15 Days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
15 Days Sick Leave per year
13 Paid Holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave (PPL) Six Weeks for mother per year/Two Weeks for partner per year
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Program

REMOTE WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after six (6) months of employment for approved positions.

This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control's (Public Health). The work performed supports DHEC's mission to improve the quality of life for all South Carolinians by protecting and promoting the health of the public and the environment. Effective July 1, 2024, this position will transfer to the South Carolina Department of Public Health created by Senate Bill 399 which provides for the creation of the Department of Public Health to assume the public health-related functions of DHEC.

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.

01

Do you have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation, in the event a state automobile is not available?

• Yes
• No

02

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. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

• Yes
• No

03

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

• Yes
• No

04

If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a ten (10) year driving record. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

• Yes
• No

05

How did you hear about this position?

• State NeoGov Website
• Social Media Sites (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)
• Employee Referral/Agency Recruiter
• College Job Board
• External Job Board (SC Works, Indeed, Career Builder)
• DHEC Career Fair
• Print (Nursing publications)
• Radio Ad
• Television Ad
• Word of Mouth
• Other (Billboard, etc.)

06

DHEC employees are required to participate in disaster preparedness during hazardous weather or declaration of an emergency. This involves being subject to duty and or call on a 24-hour basis. Will you be able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you able to work early (before 8:30 am), evenings (after 5:00 pm), and/or Saturday clinics?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you able to meet the requirement to stand for long periods of time, if required?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you able to meet the requirement to lift 50 pounds, if required?

• Yes
• No

10

All new employees who are healthcare providers will be required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment. Are you willing to receive these vaccines or provide documentation of immunity?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have an associate degree or diploma in Nursing?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have a current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina or a compact state?

• Yes
• No

13

Do you have two (2) years of nursing experience?

• Yes
• No

14

Do you have one (1) year pediatric experience?

• Yes
• No

15

If you are a current nursing student or recent nursing graduate, will you obtain your nursing degree, license, and meet all position requirements within 6 months of applying to this position? (Please note: you must provide proof of your nursing degree, license, and transcripts prior to your start date)

• Yes
• No

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