License Practical Nurse (Tcsc) 162709

Job Responsibilities

With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.

This position is located at the Charleston Dorchester Department of Mental Health, Tri County Stabilization Center, 3685 Rivers Ave #302 North Charleston SC 29405

Responsibilities for this Position Title include but are not limited to:

Under limited supervision, perform duties of registered nurse at TriCounty Crisis Stabilization Center to include direct and indirect care of patients and support of the unit functioning. Work closely with other nurses, staff and physicians on the unit, other agencies and the community to provide crisis stabilization services to patients.

Provides direct nursing services as credentialed to the patients of TCSC and consult with teams regarding medical and nursing issues and perform nursing services which includes but are not limited to medication management and monitoring, medication administration, injections and vital signs monitoring.

Provide a full range of nursing care including but not limited to education, identification of obvious symptoms of both physical and mental illness, and treatment of symptoms according to Federal, State and Center policies and procedures. Report urgent and emergent issues toon-call physician and supervisor. Functions as part of the nursing team and is responsible for medication cart, including daily audits to meet state agency requirements and audits by DMH pharmacy consultant, ordering of medical supplies as needed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements:

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 Licensure Act.

Agency (Facility) Minimum Requirements:

INT: Graduation from accredited school of practical nursing and three (3) years of experience and two (2) years must have been in a community mental program.

Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the SC Board of Nursing. Some positions require a valid driver's license and/or certification in Basic Life support.

Additional Comments

Position is for a 24/7 program. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays as needed. This position is considered essential and may require reporting for duty in the events of a weather or similar emergency events.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children

• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year

• 15 days sick leave per year

• 13 paid holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs