Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Non-Institutional (Conway - Waccamaw)

LPN Non-Institutional

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 an LPN Non-Institutional who 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 Department of Mental Health, Waccamaw Center for Mental Health, 164 Waccamaw Medical Park Drive, Conway, SC 29526. Under direct supervision, plans, implements and provides direct nursing care to all patients of the Conway office for WCMH. In collaboration with the treatment team, will evaluate the effectiveness of care/intervention and discharge planning. This position will require walking and assisting patients through the clinic. The position will include providing injections to patients, taking vitals and providing information to physicians, storing medications in accordance with SC Board of Pharmacy. Works closely with staff, patients, nurses and business/front office to enhance quality care. This position is considered essential and therefore the employee may be asked to report to work during emergencies or center closure. Responsibilities for the LPN Non-Institutional Include:

• Provide direct patient care - injections, weight, blood pressure, height and pluses rate by physicians and nurses.
• Assist with prior authorization requests as appropriate and seeks physicians' assistance as needed.
• Perform urine drug screens and other necessary tasks as requested by immediate supervisor and Clinic Director.
• Maintain patient care hours per productivity schedule.
• Make observations, administer medication (oral and injections,) educate patient and families through teaching and rehabilitative measures, and utilize other appropriate resources as needed.
• Coordinate needed community support and work closely with Community Support Staff members.
• Complete all required paperwork for medication assistance, which includes logging in medications that arrive at the clinic, reviewing the client's medication order and contacting clients for medication pick up. Must submit clinical service notes within a 24-hour period in accordance with Local Collaborative Documentation Standards.
• Maintain documentation of charts and other records in accordance with State, Federal, Local, OMH, WCMH, Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance and CARF Standards.
• Applicant needs to have experience working in a mental health setting with knowledge of practical nursing procedures and the ability to make accurate and technical and physical observations of patients.
• Knowledge is needed of the services provided in a comprehensive mental health programs service children, youth and adults.
• Serves as a backup when needed for front desk check in and check out patients.
• Support with stocking medications, triage patients when needed, provide coverage for patients when other nurses are out of clinic.
• Follow up calls to be made to physicians and nurses when completing forms for labs and assist with referrals from physicians as needed.
• Consultation to nursing and medical team members when required.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must have licensure as LPN through the SC Board of Nursing, SC LLR.
• Ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds; ability to see, hear at normal volumes, stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, pull and climb at least two (2) flights of stairs.
• Ability to tolerate noise level and circulate in patient areas.
• Must be able to work with repetitive patient behaviors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
• Candidates currently living in the catchment area are preferred.

Additional Comments

Post hire, employee must :

• Be able to provide a 10-year driving record.
• Be able to use a state vehicle for work related purposes.
• Use clinical judgement while working independently and be self-directed.
• Communicate effectively.
• Have the capacity to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and families.
• Participate in on-going in-service training and other educational opportunities in order to maintain and acquire necessary skills to perform all duties.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

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.
• 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 (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *

*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.