Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Non-Institutional (Spartanburg)
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Non-Institutional position is with the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Mental Health, Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center, located at 250 Dewey Ave., Spartanburg, SC 29303. The LPN provides treatment services to adults with serious mental illnesses and emotional disturbances, using culturally competent care. The role includes medication administration, education, and monitoring; coordinating care and medications in accordance with REMS guidelines; maintaining medication supplies and records; and participating as an active member of the clinical team. The position requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing and licensure as an LPN through the South Carolina Board of Nursing. Employees must meet credentialing and privileging standards and be approved by the DMH Office of Quality Management. Post-hire expectations include practical nursing knowledge, effective communication and care planning, independent clinical judgment, and participation in ongoing training. The job also requires the ability to use a state vehicle for work-related purposes.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current licensure as an LPN through the South Carolina Board of Nursing, SC LLR.
- Qualify to render services applicable to the position under credentialing and privileging standards, with concurrence by the DMH Office of Quality Management.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to see and hear at normal volumes; stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, pull, and climb at least two flights of stairs.
- Ability to tolerate noise and circulate in patient areas.
- Ability to work with repetitive patient behaviors.
- Knowledge of practical nursing techniques and practices and of medical and nursing terminology.
- Ability to communicate effectively; plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans; and establish and maintain patients' confidence and cooperation.
- Ability to use a state vehicle for work-related purposes.
- Ability to exercise clinical judgment while working independently and to be self-directed.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual ability in English and Spanish or another language.
Responsibilities
- Provide culturally competent services to adults with serious mental illness.
- Administer injectable medications.
- Provide medication education, administration, and monitoring to evaluate compliance and deviations from normal conditions and to improve patient understanding of medication use.
- Coordinate patient care, medications, and laboratory findings according to REMS guidelines.
- Monitor all Clozaril cases, provide psychoeducation, and participate in weekly staffing of those cases.
- Order, receive, and document stock and supply medications regularly.
- Assist providers and staff with patient assistance medications in accordance with the Patient Assistance Medication Policy.
- Conduct monthly checks of medication documentation records to verify the accuracy of medication supplies received and administered, and immediately report discrepancies to a supervisor.
- Order supplies regularly to ensure the clinic has adequate supplies.
- Assist with monthly pharmacy supply checks by BHDD.
- Maintain medical records documentation in accordance with SAMHC QA, BHDD, and CARF policies and procedures.
- Follow Corporate Compliance, Safety, Fire, CARF, HIPAA, and Cultural Competency policies and procedures.
- Participate as an active member of the clinical team and take part in supervisory, staffing, treatment team, and administrative meetings.
- Prepare cases requiring clinical attention for discussion with the treatment team and supervisor.
- Participate in ongoing in-service training and other educational opportunities to maintain and acquire skills needed for the role.
Benefits
- Health insurance for employees, spouse, and children
- Dental insurance for employees, spouse, and children
- Vision insurance for employees, spouse, and children
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance for employees, spouse, and children
- 15 days of annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days of sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
- Retirement benefit choices through the State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
