Licensed Practical Nurse

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Health, dental, and life insurance

15 days annual (vacation) leave

15 days of sick leave

13 paid holidays

State retirement plans and deferred

TicketattWork/WeSave discounts

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks an LPN to provide direct nursing care to youths in secure facilities, following Health Services and DJJ protocols and the SC Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities include administering medications, coordinating orders, documenting in the electronic health record, providing health education, maintaining infection control, and supporting care plans while participating in orientations and trainings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing principles and practices; disease/injury prevention.
• Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships at all levels.
• Ability to establish priorities and carry out assignments.
• Must remain current in BLS.
• Must have and maintain a valid South Carolina driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Safely administers and documents medications and treatments as ordered by a physician or another authorized clinician.
• Ensures follow-through of orders, including coordination with certified nursing assistants or medical assistants and arranging off-campus consultations or procedures.
• Provides health education to juveniles as needed.
• Uses an electronic health record system to document encounters.
• Maintains a safe, sanitary environment and follows infection control practices.
• Relieves Health Care Coordinator as needed.
• Assists physicians and participates in developing plans of care.
• Collects specimens for laboratory tests or point-of-care testing.
• Conducts routine health assessments of juveniles.
• Participates in orientation and training of staff.
• Attends required meetings and trainings and supports agency mission.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

BLS certification

Valid SC driver's license

Education

LPN licensure SC

RN education program

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Job description

Job Responsibilities

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).

Mission

It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.

Job Purpose

To provide direct nursing care to juveniles receiving services at a Department of Juvenile Justice secure facility in accordance with Health Services and Department of Juvenile Justice secure facility in accordance with Health Service and Department protocols/standing orders and policies, the SC Nurse Practice Act, and accepted professional nursing standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Safely administers and documents medications and treatment as ordered by a physician, dentist, nurse practitioner, or another nurse (when such medications or treatments are written in accordance with approved standing orders or protocols).
• Ensures follow through of physician/dentist/ nurse practitioner orders to include delegation of tasks to certified nursing assistants and/or medical assistants, making necessary appointments and arrangements for off campus consultations, procedures, surgery, etc.
• Provides health education to the juveniles as needed.
• Uses an electronic health record system to maintain documentation of each encounter with a juvenile.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary environment and follows basic infection control practices.
• Relieves a Health Care Coordinator as needed.
• Assists the physician when he/she sees patients; participates in developing plans of care as appropriate.
• Collects a variety of specimens for ordered laboratory tests or point of care testing.
• Conducts periodic routine health assessments of the juveniles.
• Actively participate in orientation, training and education of other nursing staff.
• Attends all required meetings and trainings and performs other related duties as assigned to support the agency and its mission.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Successful completion of a registered nursing education program for professional nursing or an equivalent course of study from a registered nursing education program per Section 40-33-32 of the South Carolina Nurse Licensure Act.

Special Requirements

Positions in this classification require licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina.

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of principles and practices of nursing and prevention of disease and injury.
• Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to establish priorities and carry out assignments.
• Ability to establish the confidence and cooperation of juveniles receiving services.
• Must remain current in BLS.
• Must have and maintain a valid South Carolina driver's license.
• Subject to the possibility of physical assault, property destruction and infections.
• Must wear personal protective equipment to prevent infection.
• Must have a phone or pager that DJJ can use to contact for urgent or emergent situations.

This position performs job duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice.

Training applicable to these duties with be provided.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED AGENCY REQUIREMENTS

Licensed to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in South Carolina; graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing, and at least two (2) years of related experience in practical nursing.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days of sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State retirement plans and deferred compensation programs
• Discount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSave

I understand that the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice is an equal opportunity employer. DJJ does not discriminate in hiring, promotions, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, or other employment aspects based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, or national origin. Any acts you feel are in violation, please get in touch with the Office of Human Resources, 220 Executive Center Drive, Columbia, SC [phone].

I understand that the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice's School District also does not discriminate in any programs or activities based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age. The following offices have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the school district's nondiscrimination policies: Title IX - Inspector General's Office - 220 Executive Center Drive, Columbia, SC 29210-5427 - Ph: 803-896-9595; Special Education Office, 220 Executive Center Drive, Columbia, SC I have read and fully understand DJJ's position concerning the law.

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.