Registered Nurse II
Careers at DHEC: Work that makes a difference!
Pursuing Excellence, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, and Embracing Service
1. Utilizes the nursing process, assesses the health of clients, and develops and revises care plans. Documents care/services per agency policies/procedures:
a. Identifies client/family needs and priorities for children seeking or receiving CYSHCN services and formulates appropriate plans of care.
b. Determines eligibility for financial assistance according to CYSHCN policy manual; authorizes services for eligible persons as needed.
c. Serves as care coordinator for assigned caseload and implements plan of care via visits or contacts with client/family.
d. Adheres to all programmatic and practice policies, including those in the Nursing Professional Practice Manual, Health Services Policy Manual, and the Standing Orders.
2. Provides nursing care, patient education, guidance, and care coordination for client/families within the CYSHCN population.
a. Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Coordinates case finding and services with other disciplines as needed.
b. Makes referrals for medical, socioeconomic, mental, and nutritional needs as identified and appropriate.
c. Assists with screening and physical assessment of campers on check-in days at Camp Burnt Gin as assigned by supervisor.
3. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement:
a. Collects and reports on characteristics of assigned caseload, services provided, and outcomes as requested by supervisor.
b. Participates in program audits as requested.
c. Participates in development and review of CYSHCN policies and procedures related to the delivery of CYSHCN as requested.
d. Participates in staff meetings.
e. Identifies training needs to supervisor.
f. Assists with the training and mentoring of new CYSHCN staff.
4. Maintains professional growth:
a. Completes CYSHCN program and agency required trainings.
b. Represents office or region on committees, workgroups and community events as assigned.
c. Completes continuing education of at least 20 contact hours per year.
5. Other: Performs other related duties as assigned or required including participates in disaster preparedness as outlined in the DHEC plan during hazardous weather or declaration of an emergency. During such times the incumbent is designated as an essential employee and subject to duty and/or call on a 24-hour basis.