Part-time Licensed Practical Nurse

Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs in Greenwood, SC is seeking a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our Residential Program. The role covers weekend shifts (Sat-Sun, 6am–6pm) with 24 hours every other week, focusing on health maintenance, medication administration and safety.

You will collaborate with the Director of Nursing, families and primary care providers to support residents, document medications, monitor labs, complete wellness checks and respond in emergencies.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited school.
• Valid SC Driver’s License.
• One year of experience working with individuals with disabilities or special needs.
• Current SC Board of Nursing License.
• Clear oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in two Intermediate Care Facilities with health maintenance and medication administration.
• Teach medication self‑administration and document all medications.
• Conduct annual developmental assessments and monitor laboratory work.
• Advocate for wellness checks and attend meetings to review psychotropic drug reports.
• Maintain monthly wellness reports, ensure up-to-date medication supplies, and inspect living areas for safety.
• Provide direct support during emergencies and hospital visits.

Job description

About Burton Center

Burton Center is a non‑profit disability and special needs organization founded in 1971 to provide essential services to individuals with disabilities and special needs. With locations across South Carolina, our staff of 325 supports over 500 people, delivering Day Programs, Residential Services, and Employment Placement Programs at no cost to those who meet eligibility criteria.

We offer a competitive benefits package through the South Carolina PEBA medical plan, SC Retirement System, Employee Assistance Program, and Employee Referral Rewards.

About the Position

Burton Center is looking for a part‑time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Residential Program in Greenwood, SC. The role is part‑time (24 hours every other week) on a rotating weekend schedule (Saturday and Sunday, 6 am–6 pm). The LPN will support residents in two Intermediate Care Facilities, focusing on health maintenance, prevention of illness and accidents, and medication administration.

In partnership with the Director of Nursing, Operations Directors, primary care physicians, and families, you will support individuals by teaching medication self‑administration, documenting all medications, conducting annual developmental assessments, monitoring laboratory work, advocating for wellness checks, and attending meetings to review psychotropic drug reports.

Key responsibilities include maintaining monthly wellness reports, ensuring up‑to‑date medication supplies, inspecting living areas for safety, and providing direct support during emergencies and hospital visits.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited school
• Valid SC Driver’s License
• One year of experience working with individuals with disabilities or special needs
• Current SC Board of Nursing License
• Clear oral and written communication skills
• Ability to lift 25 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally

How To Apply

Please apply online through the Burton Center website at www.burtoncenter.org. Once your completed application is received, an HR representative will contact you if you are a qualified candidate.

Orientation

All newly hired Burton Center staff must complete a mandatory in‐person orientation, MedTech training, and all assigned online training prior to on‐the‐job training. Orientation is held once a month, over three days, from 9‐am‐∓ 5‐pm.

2026 Orientation dates*

Please note that these dates are subject to change. We provide the tentative dates in advance to inform applicants of job requirements.

March 24th‐∓ 26th and 31st

April 21st‐∓ 23rd and 30th

May 19th‐∓ 21st and 28th

June 2nd‐∓ 4th and 18th

July 14th‐∓ 16th and 23rd

August 11th‐∓ 13th and 20th

September 8th‐∓ 10th and 17th

October 6th‐∓ 8th and 15th

November 17th‐∓ 19th and 25th

December 1‐∓ 3 and 22nd