License Practical Nurse (TCSC) 162709

Salary : $37,860.00 - $70,054.00 Annually

Location : Charleston County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 162709

Agency : Department of Mental Health-MHC Charleston-Dorchester

Division : Tri County Crisis

Opening Date : 03 / 11 / 2024

Closing Date : 11 / 8 / 2024 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Class Code : : EA08

Position Number : : 6003B1989

Normal Work Schedule : : Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other) : : Full Time Nights (3-12hr shifts per week)

Pay Band : Band 5

Opening Date : 03 / 11 / 2024

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : You must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov. Follow the status of your application on-line.

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

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

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

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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Have you ever been employed by the SC Department of Mental Health?

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If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc.

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Have you ever held a permanent (full-time equivalent) position with a SC state agency and / or been an employee of a SC school district?

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Did you graduate from an approved nursing education program for professional nursing or an equivalent course of study from an approved nursing education program and three (3) years of experience and two (2) years must have been in a community mental program?

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For the Department of Mental Health, have you been denied a professional license, or had a professional license revoked or limited by, and / or had any discipline or sanction imposed on you or your practice by a professional licensing board or body?

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If you answered Yes to the question above, please provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by the board or body and your current status with that board or body.

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How did you hear about our vacancy?

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If you answered "Referral from current DMH Employee" for question above, please list name below :

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If you answered "Other" for question 7 above, please indicate from where below :

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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").

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