Nurse Administrator/Manager Ii

Job Responsibilities

Notice to Applicant: Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Interim Final Rule (IFR), the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (SCDDSN) has establishedCOVID-19 vaccination requirements and exemptions for staff who provide any care, treatment, or other services in Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICFs/IID). This position is subject to this requirement. You may contact Human Resources for further information or review SCDDSN Directive 413-11-D at

https://ddsn.sc.gov/providers/ddsn-directives-standards-and-manuals/current-standards.

About Our Agency

The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) is the state agency that plans, develops, coordinates, and funds services for South Carolinians with the severe, lifelong disabilities of:

• Intellectual disability and related disabilities
• Spinal cord injury and similar disability
• Autism spectrum disorder
• Traumatic brain injury

About Coastal Regional Center

Coastal Regional Center is a residential facility of the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs located in Summerville, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Function under general guidelines and supervision of the Facility Administrator. Ability to critically think and make sound medical directions. Provide operational direction and supervision of nursing personnel with in assigned area to include, organizing, implementing evaluation, and delegating nursing care. Ability to apply nursing care core principles, practices and techniques for patients with Special Needs.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Facility Administrator.
• Implements, coordinates and monitors nursing quality management activities to include, but not limited to, staff training patient care and treatment rendered, medication pass observations, medication cart audits, electronic and paper cart audits, etc.
• Responds to emergency medical situations to ensure immediate response and treatment is rendered.
• Ensures implementation and monitors the utilization of the electronic health record system for each patient.
• Ensures nursing schedule and coverage is maintained at all times to ensure target staffing levels are met. Conducts interviews and recommendations for nursing vacancies.
• Ensures nursing policies and procedures are updated, written, trained and enforced in accordance with agency policies and licensing entities.
• Directly to supervises and mentors nursing staff to ensure that the mission, goals, philosophy and functions of the nursing department are supported and can be achieved.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Licensed as Registered Nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing.

A bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution and at least (3) years of nursing experience, or an associate degree in nursing with licensing as a registered nurse and at least (6) years of clinical nursing experience in a long-term care environment.

Must have one (1) year of nursing supervisor experience and be certified CPR.

Additional Comments

EEO Statement: SC DDSN provides 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.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements: Pursuant to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Interim Final Rule (IFR), the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) has established COVID-19vaccination requirements and exemptions for staff who provide any care, treatment, or other services in Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICFs/IID). You may contact Human Resource for further information or review SCDDSN Directive 413-11-DD.

Record Check: Criminal background check will be conducted by SLED, FBI, and DSS Child Registry that indicates no record of conviction, child abuse or neglect. Employment would also be contingent on your passing a pre-employment drug test. DDSN reserves the right to rescind any employment offer in the event our review of your background develops information, including opinions of previous employer or colleagues that cause us to conclude, at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position.

Immunization: If this position requires the applicant to work directly with DDSN consumers, a (2) step PPD testing or QuantiFERON TB Gold testing must be completed prior to beginning employment. All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, Varicella and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.\

State Disaster Plan: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, DDSN employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

College Transcripts: Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application arerequired to provide an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specifictimeframe required by that area, after hiring.

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.

Employee Referral: The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs supports a Referral Incentive Reward and a Retention Bonus program. You may contact Human Resource for further information.

Supplemental Questions: 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.