LPN - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

MEP Health; Clinton (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health in Clinton, SC seeks an Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities LPN (Behavioral Health) to provide direct nursing care to individuals with psychiatric and developmental conditions under RN supervision.

The role emphasizes administering medications, monitoring health, supporting behavior management, documenting care, and collaborating with the care team to ensure safety and dignity.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license.
• Competence in behavioral health nursing and medication administration.
• Strong observational skills, clinical judgment, and ability to recognize patient needs.
• Good documentation practices and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork in a care team environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and follow prescribed treatment protocols
• Monitor mental and physical health status and report changes promptly
• Support behavior management and therapeutic care plans
• Maintain accurate, timely nursing documentation
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support safety, dignity, and care progress

Skills

Behavioral health nursing

Medication administration

Observational skills

Clinical judgment

Documentation practices

Communication and teamwork

Education

LPN license

Job description

Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities LPN (Behavioral Health) Provide direct nursing care to individuals with psychiatric and developmental conditions under RN supervision.

Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities LPN (Behavioral Health) Provide direct nursing care to individuals with psychiatric and developmental conditions under RN supervision.

Key Duties

• Administer medications and follow prescribed treatment protocols
• Monitor mental and physical health status and report changes promptly
• Support behavior management and therapeutic care plans
• Maintain accurate, timely nursing documentation
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support safety, dignity, and care progress

Qualifications & Skills

• Active LPN license
• Competence in behavioral health nursing and medication administration
• Strong observational skills, clinical judgment, and ability to recognize patient needs
• Good documentation practices and attention to detail
• Effective communication and teamwork in a care team environment