Licensed Practical Nurse 7/17/26

Charleston County Government; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston County Government seeks a licensed practical nurse for full-time inpatient drug and alcohol treatment. The nurse provides direct and indirect care as part of a multidisciplinary team, assessing patients, managing plans of care, and ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.

Shifts include day, evening, night, weekend rotations, with a starting wage of $25.00 per hour. A health benefits package is included. CPR certification is required annually and SC LPN licensure is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Requires LPN licensure in South Carolina.
• Experience in inpatient or outpatient human services delivery is preferred.
• Familiarity with substance use disorders is preferred.
• CPR certification required annually.

Responsibilities

• Provide general and specialized direct and indirect patient care.
• Perform nursing assessments and develop nursing care plans.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Document all pertinent information in the electronic medical record.
• Ensure safety and privacy of patients and maintain trauma-informed care.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Vital signs

Patient education

Education

LPN license SC

1+ year inpatient/outpatient experience

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

This full-time position is with health benefits and performs nursing services in an inpatient drug and alcohol treatment setting. The nurse will provide general and specialized direct and indirect patient care. This nurse will work with a multidisciplinary team of counselors, nurse practitioners, physician, and internal psychiatric providers to manage patients’ individualized treatment plans.

Shifts currently hiring for:

Monday through Friday day shift – 7:30am – 4:00pm

Monday through Friday evening shift – 3:30pm – 12:00am

Monday through Friday night shift – 11:30pm – 8:00am

Weekend day shift – 7:30am – 8:00pm

Weekend night shift – 7:30pm – 8:00am

HIRING HOURLY: $25.00

• Responsible for creating a sense of safety and trust for patients who have experienced trauma.This can be achieved through consistent, reliable interactions and clear communication that is trauma-informed and non-judgmental.
• Must demonstrate a genuine understanding and concern for the patient’s individual experience
• Responsible for nursing assessment and development of nursing plan of care
• Responsible for total nursing care of patients on the following units: Withdrawal Management, New Life Unit, Transitional Care Unit and Sobering Services
• Responsible for patient admissions and discharges (along with patient education)
• Must visit each patient throughout each shift and address any medical needs
• Perform tuberculin skin testing, IM injections, take vital signs, and administer breathalyzer assessments
• Interact with staff, patients, families, and physicians, nurse practitioners to provide optimum care for each patient
• Note any changes in patient’s mental status, physical status, and monitor signs and symptoms of withdrawal during a shift and medicate appropriately
• Document all pertinent information in resident’s electronic medical record daily and follow up with other staff to ensure accuracy of care
• Respect rights and privacy of each patient while fulfilling responsibilities for their care
• Administer medications according to established procedures and in a timely manner
• Encourage patient participation in unit meetings and groups
• Perform all duties assigned in an effective, timely, and professional manner
• Follow strict DEA, DPH, Board of Pharmacy, and CARF regulations and documentation requirements
• Participate in emergency/disaster preparation (hurricane, flooding, etc.)

• Licensed as an LPN in the State of South Carolina, supplemented by at least 1 year of practical work experience in an inpatient or outpatient human services delivery system, or hospital, or equivalent in education and clinical internship
• Familiarity with substance use disorders is preferred
• Must be annually re-certified in CPR
• Have appropriate attitude and demeanor for maintaining smooth working relations with patients, staff, outside agencies, and the general public.
• A valid SC driver’s license or the ability to obtain one upon acceptance of the position