Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Institutional (Harris Hospital)
About The Position
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who is 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. This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) Office of Mental Health (OMH), Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital, 130 SC-252, Anderson, SC 29621. As the Licensed Practical Nurse, working under supervision of the Registered Nurse, you will perform routine and specialized patient care duties to adult patients, ages 18 and above. You will administer medications, treatments and perform other nursing procedures. Must be knowledgeable in age-specific criteria and interventions appropriate for effective and therapeutic interaction with psychiatric patients, including those who have diverse backgrounds, disabilities and co-occurring disorders.
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.
- Must be licensed by the South Carolina State Board of Nursing (LLR).
- Ability to work with mentally ill adults.
- Ability to perform emergency care to victims with cardiac and/or respiratory arrest and other emergencies.
- Ability to demonstrate safe/effective use of patient care equipment.
- May be exposed to blood/bodily fluids.
- Ability to stand, walk, reach, pull, stoop, bend, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds, or more during emergencies, climb at least two (2) to three (3) flights of stairs and work with repetitive unusual behaviors.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing and one (1) year nursing experience.
- Successful completion of an eighty (80) hour Pharmacology course documented proficiency in the administration of medications may be substituted for the one (1) year experience requirement.
- Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered to assigned patients utilizing the closed loop medication administration style.
- Provide direct care to adult psychiatric patients including those who have diverse backgrounds, disabilities and have co-occurring disorders.
- Maintain a therapeutic relationship with patients.
- Provide patient teaching groups as required by supervisor (Example: Medication group, etc.)
- Record pertinent data in patient's medical record in real time.
- Precept newly hired Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Provide direction and guidance to non-licensed nursing personnel who delivers direct patient care.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
- 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
- Retirement benefit choices
- State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
- State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
