Job Description

Posting number: 191189

Department: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Division: Santee-Wateree Community Mental Health Center

Job classification: Licensed Practical Nurse, Non-Institutional

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Mental Health, Nursing

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse, non-institutionalwho 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, Santee-Wateree Center for Mental Health, 2611 Liberty Hill Road, Camden, SC 29020.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, non-institutional, working under limited supervision, you will provide monitoring of medication administration and other general health and safety practices by SWMHC. Function as Employee Health and Infection Control Nurse center-wide, including administration of injections, facilitation of prior authorizations and PAP medications, coordination of work-related injuries and other pertinent activities across the catchment area.

Responsibilities for the Licensed Practical Nurse, Non-institutional:

• Responsible for all facilities Prior Authorizations and PAP medications.
• Take inventory and initiate all PO orders for stock meds, supplies, PPDs, and maintain records; in charge of administration and recording of pre-employment employees’ PPDs. Maintain records and coordinate services with Stericycle Company.
• Serve as Employee Health and Infection Control Nurse center-wide, including administration of injections, coordination of work-related injuries and other pertinent activities.
• Provide client care based on credentials and as directed by the treatment plan and physician’s orders under the direction of a registered nurse,
• Maintain current and up-to-date knowledge/skills related to patient treatment; ensure all clinic medication licenses are up to date, monitor monthly pharmacy reports for all clinics and report vulnerable areas to Medical Director. Review nursing policies as requested by the Medical Director and communicate any necessary changes if any are needed; review the Sharps Injury Log.
• Meet productivity requirements as outlined by Center Administration.
• Exhibit compliance with SCBHDD/ OMH Corporate Compliance Plan and the Santee-Wateree MHC Corporate Compliance policy. All billing and documentation practices are in compliance with policy.
• Assist with even distribution of MMO caseload to nursing and with any other nursing related issues as requested under the direction of the Medical Director,
• Ability to travel throughout the Santee-Wateree MHC catchment area as directed.

Examples of duties

• Successful completion of an approved nursing education program for professional nursing or an equivalent course of study from an approved nursing education program per Section 40-33-32 of the South Carolina Nurse License Act.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to operate non-adaptive vehicles.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to complete MAPS training.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Maintain and establish working relations with consumer/family members and other professionals.
• Ability to supervise volunteers as needed.
• Ability to travel throughout the Santee-Wateree MHC catchment area as directed.

Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
• Health care or related experience.
• Knowledge of nursing procedures, personal hygiene, basic health and safety practices, basic human anatomy.

Supplemental information

Post hire, employees must:

• Ability to operate non-adaptive vehicles.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to complete MAPS training.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Maintain and establish working relations with consumer/family members and other professionals.
• Ability to supervise volunteers as needed.
• Ability to travel throughout the Santee-Wateree MHC catchment area as directed.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 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 (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.