Registered Nurse – Wound Care Position Available In Dorchester, South Carolina

Registered Nurse

• Wound Care
  
  Salary
  $77,500.00
• $85,543.00 Annually
  Location Dorchester County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  175564
  Agency
  DDSN-Coastal Regional Center
  Opening Date
  04/16/2025
  Closing Date
  4/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

EA22

Position Number:

60010129

Normal Work Schedule:

Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):
5:30 AM

• 1:30 PM
  Pay Band
  Band 7
  Hiring Range
• Min.
  $77,500.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$85,543.00
Opening Date
04/14/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Online applications must be submitted at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/ddsn. You must include ALL current and previous work history and education.
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Job Responsibilities

• $3,000.00 Sign-On Bonus Available!
• 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.

Under general supervision, provides nursing care, including wound care, to individuals, as ordered, in assigned units with responsibility for maintaining the nursing needs. Management of medications and treatments according to pharmacy and nursing procedure guidelines. Actively documents and participates in the rehabilitation programs of individuals.
1. Wound care per physicians’ orders. Attend off campus wound care appointments. Accurately record all treatments and tolerance/response to treatments. Maintain adequate supply of wound care products on campus for current wound care orders. Educate staff on wound care, wound prevention and maintaining skin integrity. Effectively and timely communicates with physicians with updates on wound care and progress. Accurately records all details of wounds. Collaborates with dietitian to identify at risk consumers. 2. Administer medications as ordered, in accordance with nursing protocol, facility policies, and procedures. Strict adherence to “5 RIGHTS” of medication administration required. Right person, right medication, right dose, right route, right time. Any noted variation of one or more of these “rights” requires notification of Nurse Manager, effective charting and/or GER for accurate depiction of reasoning, in addition to MD notification, clarification, or new order as applicable.
3. Accurately and effectively administer/perform all ordered treatments due during your shift as evidenced by initialing appropriately in treatment book upon completion and charting/reporting effectiveness as necessary. 4. Charting per facility policy regarding important information necessary to evaluate current health conditions, I&O, Vital Signs, Blood Glucose readings as ordered, etc. Also charting on individual consumers, BY EXCEPTION, as prudently necessary to evaluate effectiveness of short-term medications and progression of acute issues/illnesses. Along with charting comes reporting of anomalies and condition of assigned unit(s) as a whole to Nurse Manager or designee before end of shift. Unit paperwork as required by policy, procedure, and/or DPH (Department of Public Health) requirements to include, but not limited to, Narcotic count verification, chart checks for loose pills/expired meds, monthly unit information gathering/charting/reporting flowsheets, HCRs (Health Care Report), etc. The salary range for this position is $77,500 to $85,543 and will be based on verified work-related nursing experience as indicated on the candidate’s application. This position is eligible for up to $6.25/hour shift differential for applicable shifts! Sign-on bonus for eligible candidates will be distributed after one, six, and twelve months of successful continuous Full-Time employment.
The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Paid Parental
Leave Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
State Retirement Pland and Deferred Compensation Programs
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Licensure as a Registered Nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment. One (1) year wound care nursing experience. CPR certification. Must remain current CPR certification during employment.
Extensive knowledge of practical nursing procedures, sanitation, personal hygiene, basic health and safety practices. Ability to work with dually diagnosed individuals and to assist in interventions to advert potentially dangerous situations. Extensive knowledge on wound care, sterile and clean technique, wound prevention, and maintaining skin integrity. Ability to educate and train staff on wound care, wound prevention, skin integrity and policies and procedures as related. Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of the techniques and practices of the nursing profession. Knowledge of medical and nursing terminology. Ability to adhere to standing orders, policies and procedures. Ability to plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Ability to establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of patients. Ability to interact with patients in a culturally competent, professional manner. Ability to prepare educational and training materials for nursing care programs. Knowledge of administrative methods and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to appropriately respond to emergency situations. Ability to function as a team member. Ability to instruct, supervise and direct the work of paraprofessional staff.
Ability to critically think and make sound decisions. Excellent time management skills. Ability to educate and train staff. Wound Care Certification
Licensure as a registered nurse with authority to practice in South Carolina. Current CPR certification
Additional Comments

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, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and similar disability.

Employment Contingency:

Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening

• to include a drug screening; State and Federal background criminal record checks (to include FBI fingerprinting), SC Dept.

of Social Services’ Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening, and CMS “List of Excluded Individuals/Entities” screening; SC Dept. of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials. We reserve the right to rescind this offer in the event minimum requirements are not met to include positions that require certifications and/or licensure, your application is incomplete or inaccurate, or our review of your background uncovers information, including opinions of previous employers and references, which 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 Quanti

FERON 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.

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 may not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
DDSN-Coastal Regional Center
Address
9995 Jamison Rd.
Summerville, South Carolina, 29485
Phone
843-873-5750
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