Salary: $85,000.00 Annually
Location : Anderson County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 190939
Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division: Patrick B Harris Psychiatric Hospital
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: EA28
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Third shift (11:00 PM to 7:30 AM) and every other weekend.
Pay Grade: CLN11

Job Responsibilities
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's 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 Permanent Charge Nurse / Nurse Supervisorwho is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's 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 (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital (HPH), 130 SC-252, Anderson, SC 29621.

As the Permanent Charge Nurse / Nurse Supervisor, working under minimal supervision of the Nurse Manager III, you will coordinate and provide direct patient care for adult patients, ages 18 and above. You will apply knowledge in age-specific criteria and advanced therapeutic interventions with psychiatric patients including those who have diverse backgrounds, disabilities and co-occurring disorders. You will be responsible for assessment of nursing needs and assists in planning, coordinating, assigning and evaluating nursing care in a designated area/lodge.

Responsibilities for the Permanent Charge Nurse / Nurse Supervisor:

• Function as a Permanent Charge Nurse for assigned shift, may assume role of Nurse Manager III as assigned in his/her absence. Determine patient care needs and assigns staff duties based on patient acuity and nursing staff training/competencies. Adjust staff assignment when necessary and notify staff. Maintain the therapeutic milieu according to HPH Policy and Procedures, Standards of Care, and age-specific criteria and interventions, including those who have diverse backgrounds, disabilities and co-occurring disorders.
• Make rounds on all patients, assess and evaluates condition of new patients, patients that are high risk and/or unstable, and provide direct care to patient(s). Document findings and nursing actions taken according to policy utilizing appropriate forms. Identify obvious symptoms of physical and emotional illnesses through observations and record analysis; completes on-going nursing care assessment and formulates plan of care for each patient which includes patient education and discharge planning. Ensure that required patient assessments/reassessments are completed and documented as required (daily/weekly/monthly). Participate and provide supervision of the preparation and administration of patient medication; participate and continually monitor this process.
• Report and ensure the completion of the Unusual Occurrences, Seclusions, and/or Restraints documentation. Keep the Nurse Manager and/or Nurse Supervisor informed of potential adverse and safety conditions involving patients and/or staff. Complete 24-Hour Nursing report and submits it to the Nursing Supervisors Office.
• Support and actively participate in the Nursing Performance Improvement activities. Notify Nurse Manager of findings and corrective actions taken if needed.
• Observe and evaluate staff performance of assigned duties and ensures that all assignments are completed. Provide feedback to the Nurse Manager regarding staff performance and completes the EPMS as assigned. Participate in disciplinary action as needed.
• Maintain clinical competency by attending and qualifying in all mandatory training classes (EX. MANDT / MAPS, CPR, SCIES Modules, cross training and age-specific criteria) and 20 hours of non-mandatory training yearly.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and related nursing experience. Licensure as a registered nurse by the SC Board of Nursing.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds; ability to see, hear at normal volumes, stand, walk, reach, pull, stoop, bend and climb at least two (2) flights of stairs.
• Ability to tolerate noise level and circulate in patient areas for long periods. Ability to work with repetitive patient behaviors. Possible exposure to blood/body fluids.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in nursing; or a three (3) year diploma or an associate degree in nursing and one (1) year experience as a psychiatric nurse.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Comments

Post hire, employee must:

• Have the ability to perform MANDT and emergency care during emergencies.
• Have the ability to instruct and direct professional and non-professional nursing personnel.
• Establish and maintain satisfactory working relationship with employees.
• Establish and maintain confidence and cooperation of patients and families.
• Be able to function effectively with a minimum of supervision and make judgements based upon general guidelines and policies.

Available Shift:

• 11:00 PM - 07:30 AM**This includes every other weekend

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 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
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan
  • State Optional Retirement Program

*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.
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

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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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Have you graduated from an accredited school of nursing and have related nursing experience?

• Yes
• No

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Did you graduate with a bachelor's degree in nursing; or a 3-year diploma or an associate's degree in nursing and 1 year experience as a psychiatric nurse?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or able to obtain a nursing license through them within 30 days of your initial hire date?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever 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

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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.
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Are you aware this position is for third shift (11:00 PM - 07:30 AM)?

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").
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