Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Non-Institutional (Spartanburg)

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 an LPN 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 (BHDD) – Office of Mental Health, Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center (SAMHC), 250 Dewey Ave., Spartanburg, SC 29303.

You will provide treatment services to clients with serious mental illnesses and emotional disturbances.

Responsibilities for the LPN Non-Institutional Include:

• Provide services in a culturally competent manner to adults who have a serious mental illness. Provide Injectable Medication Administration to these patients. Perform medication education, administration, and monitoring in order to evaluate compliance, deviations from nonanal conditions, and develop an increased understanding of the use of medications by the patient.

• Coordinate patient care according to the REMS guidelines. Coordinate medications and laboratory findings according to the REMs guidelines. Medication monitoring for all Clozaril cases with psychoeducation. Weekly staffing of Clozaril cases.

• Ensure that all stock and supply medication is ordered, received, and documented on a regular basis. Assist providers and staff with the handling of patient assistance medications as outlined by the Patient Assistance Medication Policy.

• Conduct monthly checks of medication documentation records to ensure accuracy in the medication supply received and administered. Reports all discrepancies to supervisor immediately. Order supplies on a regular basis ensuring that clinic has ample supplies on hand. Assist in pharmacy supply checks by BHDD on a monthly basis.

• Maintain medical records documentation standards in accordance with all SAMHC QA, BHDD and CARF policies and procedures. Adhere to Corporate Compliance, Safety, Fire, CARF, HIPPA, and Cultural Competency policies and procedures.

• Participate as an active member of the clinical team. Participate and is engaged in supervisory meetings, staffing's, treatment team meetings, and administrative meetings. Prepare to staff cases that need clinical attention when meeting with treatment team and supervisor.

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

• Must have licensure as LPN through the SC Board of Nursing, SC LLR.

Additional Requirements:• Ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds; ability to see, hear at normal volumes, stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, pull and climb at least two (2) flights of stairs.

• Ability to tolerate noise level and circulate in patient areas.

• Must be able to work with repetitive patient behaviors.

• Must qualify to render services applicable to position per credentialing and privileging standards and with concurrency by DMH Office of Quality Management.

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Post hire, employee must:

• Have knowledge of techniques & practices of the practical nursing profession; medical & nursing terminology.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively, plan, implement, evaluate patient care plans; establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of patients.
• Be able to use a state vehicle for work related purposes.
• Use clinical judgement while working independently and be self-directed.
• Participate in on-going in-service training and other educational opportunities in order to maintain and acquire necessary skills to perform all duties.

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. 60024230