Licensed Practical Nurse, Non-Institutional / Emergency Services-Nursing (CAMHC)
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- Location
- Richland County, South Carolina
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $47,273 - $52,178/yr
- Posted
- yesterday
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About this role
About the Department
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, Non-Institutional 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, Columbia Area Mental Health Center, Emergency Services-Nursing, CAMHC #129.
As the Licensed Practical Nurse, working under supervision of Director of Nursing, you will provide direct patient care/direct psychiatric care/ nursing services to patients who are served at Columbia Area Mental Health Center (CAMHC). Provide nursing services for a defined targeted group requiring psychiatric nursing services in a large community mental health setting.
Responsibilities for this Licensed Practical Nurse:
- Provide an array of face-to-face or telephonic interventions nursing services to a diverse population of patients served at Columbia Area Mental Health Center (CAMHC) to promote recovery, stabilization, and independence, which includes, but not limited to, performing laboratory services, injection medication administration, SPDs with providers, checking vital signs, and health teaching training.
- Promptly perform laboratory test/procedures ordered by physician/Nurse Practitioner (NP) screening for pre-existing medical problems, etc., and ensure that the physician/NP receives all findings in a timely manner. Highlight any abnormal results and immediately reports the values to the appropriate physician/NP.
- Collect, organize, and record data and information in in the patient's medical record in accordance with applicable Quality Assurance standards, CARF guidelines and Corporate Compliance standards.
- Regularly attend and participate in treatment team meetings, supervisory meetings, Nursing In-Services, and serve on Center and Office of Mental Health (OMH) committees as assigned.
- Comply with the Office of Mental Health Compliance Plan and all legal responsibilities and requirements.
Position 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 10-33-32 of the South Carolina Nurse Licensure Act. Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Other Qualifications
Post hire, employees must:
- Possess experience in direct clinical service delivery.
- Have extensive knowledge of the symptomology of the varying forms of mental illness.
- Have leadership skills.
- Have the ability to follow directions as states.
- Be able to function with limited supervision.
- Be professional.
- Be able to tolerate multiple demands and demonstrate flexibility when adapting to programmatic changes.
- Be pro-active in both, clinical and other aspects of the program.
- Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.
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)
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*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.
Benefits
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Agency Information
EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Address 400 Otarre ParkwayCayce, South Carolina, 29033 PhoneOIDD - (803)898-9600
OMH - (803) 898-8600