Job Description

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, CMTNCC, 2200 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29203
As the Nursing Assistant II/Certified Nursing Assistant, working under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, you will function as the lead Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on an assigned unit and shift. Responsible for providing specialized nursing care to a culturally diverse geriatric and psychiatric population requiring long term nursing care based on an individualized Nursing Care Plan. Utilizes effective leadership and interpersonal skills, provides guidance and assists other CNAs in the performance of their assigned duties.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a role model for CNA Staff by demonstrating effective leadership and communication skills.
• Reviews Nursing Care Plans and Assignment Sheets and assist other Certified Nursing Assistants in performing their duties.
• Demonstrates competency in assisting with monitoring resident\'s care, CNA documentation for completeness/accuracy and other related activities. Reports all findings to Charge Nurse for follow-up with appropriate personnel.

This positions require flexibility in your work hours to include weekend, holiday and hazardous weather coverage.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirement:
A high school diploma or GED and experience as a nursing assistant.

Agency Minimum Requirement:
A bachelor\'s degree in a health related field; or a high school diploma/ GED and five (5) years or more of health related experience. Must have SC Nurse Aide Certification for Long Term Care.

Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments

The selected applicant 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.

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:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

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