Licensed Practical Nurse (OTP)

Charleston County Government; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Charleston County Government is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver nursing services in our Opioid Treatment Program within an outpatient setting. The nurse will administer medication to patients with opioid use disorder and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to manage individualized treatment plans.

The position offers health benefits and a schedule combining weekday shifts (5:45am – 1:15PM) with every other Saturday (7:00AM – 10:00AM).

Qualifications

• LPN license issued by the State of South Carolina.
• Annual CPR recertification required.
• Experience in inpatient or outpatient health services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care with internal and external healthcare professionals.
• Participate in medical admission processes and annual physicals.
• Monitor withdrawal signs before medication administration.
• Perform tuberculin skin testing and IM injections.
• Take vital signs and administer breathalyzer assessments.
• Administer Methadone, Suboxone, Vivitrol, and Sublocade.
• Document orders in an electronic medical record system.
• Adhere to DEA, DPH, Board of Pharmacy, and CARF regulations.

Skills

Care coordination

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – SC

Job description

This full-time position is with health benefits and performs nursing services in our Opioid Treatment Program within an outpatient setting. The nurse will administer medication to patients who have an opioid use disorder. This nurse will work with an interdisciplinary team of counselors, nurse practitioners, medical doctor, and internal psychiatric services, to manage patient’s individualized treatment plan.

This position will work a combination of weekdays (5:45am – 1:15PM), and every other Saturday (7:00AM – 10:00AM).

Continuation of employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding from services, program and agency earnings.

HIRING HOURLY: $25.00

• Working with internal and external healthcare professionals to coordinate care
• Participate in the medical admission process of new patients, and annual physicals
• Monitoring signs and symptoms of withdrawal before administering medication
• Perform tuberculin skin testing, IM injections, taking vital signs, administering breathalyzer assessment
• Venipuncture
• Administering Methadone, Suboxone, Vivitrol, and Sublocade medications
• Following physician orders and documentation in an electronic medical record system
• Following strict DEA, DPH, Board of Pharmacy, CARF regulations and documentation
• Attending and participating in weekly treatment team meetings
• Participating in emergency/disaster preparation (hurricane, flooding, etc.)
• Cleaning/inspecting all medical equipment for proper functioning
• Licensing as an LPN from the State of South Carolina, supplemented by 1-2 years of practical work experience in an inpatient or outpatient human services delivery system, or hospital
• Familiarity with substance abuse patients 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
• This position will work a combination of weekdays (5:45am – 1:15PM), and every other Saturday (7:00AM – 10:00AM).