Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional (LPN): OIDD-Pee Dee

State of South Carolina; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differential

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

15 days vacation

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Parental Leave

Retirement plan SCRS/ORP

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, seeks Licensed Practical Nurses for Pee Dee Regional Center in Florence to provide care, administer medications, and support residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Under Nurse Supervisor, duties include documentation, MAR reviews, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an RN education program or equivalent for professional nursing; LPN licensure by SC State Board of Nursing.
• Knowledge of practical nursing procedures and safety practices.
• Ability to maintain accurate medical documentation and communicate effectively.
• Familiarity with relevant federal/state regulations and working with IDD populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily nursing care, training, activities and treatment per requirements.
• Administer oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications per protocol.
• Monitor health conditions and report findings; assist with examinations as needed.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary living and working environment.
• Ensure thorough documentation and MAR reviews.
• Complete health records, weight/height measurements as directed and document properly.
• Participate in on-call rotation as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Practical nursing procedures

Sanitation & safety

Anatomy knowledge

Attention to detail

Clinical observation

Communication (oral & written)

Medical documentation

Regulatory knowledge (SC Nursing Act)

Interprofessional collaboration

Lifting & transferring

IDD care awareness

Group home/ICF experience

Caring for medically fragile

Education

LPN licensure (SC State Board of Nursing)

RN education program or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD), Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking Licensed Practical Nurses who are 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.

$3,000.00 Sign-On Bonus Available!

Under the supervision of a Nurse Supervisor, this position:

• Provides daily nursing care, training, activities, and treatment to the people who live at the Regional Centers in accordance with all licensing and certification requirements, the South Carolina Nursing Practice Act, and BHDD-OIDD.
• Administers routine oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications as well as treatments in accordance with nursing protocol, facility policies, and procedures.
• Monitors health conditions of the individuals and reports findings to medical provider and appropriate staff. Assists physician/practitioner with examinations and treatments as needed.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary living and working environment.
• Ensures accountability and protection from harm for all individuals through appropriate and thorough documentation.
• Reviews Monthly Medication Administration Record (MAR) and 90-day recertification orders, completes health care records, AIMS/DISCUS, swallowing and Speech and Occupational Medicine (SAOM) Evaluations. Assists with weights and heights as ordered and indicated by policy and procedures. Properly documents as needed.
• Performs and participates in activities as otherwise assigned by the supervisor to include, but not limited to, participation in on-call rotation procedure.

Location

The positions for this posting are located at Pee Dee Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) of BHDD-OIDD located in Florence, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This position is eligible for up to $3.75/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.

Qualifications & 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. Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina.

• Knowledge of practical nursing procedures.
• Knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene, basic health, and safety practices.
• Knowledge of the human anatomy.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to make accurate technical and physical observations of individuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain accurate medical documentation.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations and laws.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to lift and move individuals.
• General knowledge of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Ability to work in a group home like setting or ICF.
• Physical ability to work with individuals who may be physically aggressive or medically fragile.

Employment Contingency

Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening – to include a drug screening; background record checks (to include fingerprinting), South Carolina Department of Social Services’ Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General “List of Excluded Individuals/Entities” screening; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials. We reserve the right to rescind an offer of employment 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 consumers of The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, tuberculosis (TB) skin or blood 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, employees of The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

Employee Referral

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities supports a Referral Incentive Reward and a Retention Bonus program. You may contact Human Resources 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 will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina 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.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 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
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)