Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): OIDD - Saleeby

State of South Carolina•Darlington County, SC

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides daily nursing care, training, activities, and treatment to residents at Saleeby Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities operated by the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Care is provided under the guidance of a Nurse Supervisor and in accordance with licensing and certification requirements, the South Carolina Nursing Practice Act, and agency policies and procedures. The role includes administering routine medications and treatments, monitoring residents’ health, assisting with examinations and treatments, maintaining a safe and sanitary environment, and protecting residents through appropriate documentation. The position is located in Hartsville, South Carolina. The posting seeks staff for second shift (2:45 p.m.–11:15 p.m.) and third shift (10:45 p.m.–7:15 a.m.); applicable shifts may receive a differential of up to $3.75 per hour. Eligible candidates may receive a $3,000 sign-on bonus, distributed after one, six, and twelve months of successful continuous full-time employment. The position may include participation in an on-call rotation and may require work during emergencies or disasters.

Requirements

Successfully complete a registered nursing education program for professional nursing or an equivalent course of study from a registered nursing education program, as provided under Section 40-33-32 of the South Carolina Nurse Licensure Act.
Hold a license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in South Carolina.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of practical nursing procedures.
Knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene, basic health, and safety practices.
Knowledge of human anatomy.
Ability to maintain attention to detail and make accurate technical and physical observations of individuals.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain accurate medical documentation.
Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations and laws.
Ability to work effectively with people from varied socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, and educational backgrounds.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with healthcare team members.
Ability to lift and move individuals.
General knowledge of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Ability to work in a group-home-like setting or ICF.
Physical ability to work with individuals who may be physically aggressive or medically fragile.

Responsibilities

Provide daily nursing care, training, activities, and treatment to residents in accordance with applicable requirements and policies.
Administer routine oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications and treatments according to nursing protocols and facility procedures.
Monitor residents’ health conditions and report findings to medical providers and appropriate staff.
Assist physicians or practitioners with examinations and treatments as needed.
Maintain a safe and sanitary living and working environment.
Document care thoroughly to support residents’ accountability and protection from harm.
Review monthly Medication Administration Records and 90-day recertification orders.
Complete health care records, AIMS/DISCUS assessments, swallowing evaluations, and SAOM evaluations.
Assist with residents’ weights and heights as ordered and required by policy.
Complete other duties assigned by the supervisor, including participation in the on-call rotation.

Benefits

$3,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, distributed after one, six, and twelve months of successful continuous full-time employment.
Shift differential of up to $3.75 per hour for applicable shifts.
Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, 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.
State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP).
Referral Incentive Reward and Retention Bonus programs; contact Human Resources for details.