Licensed Practical Nurse, Non-Institutional #384 (Adult Clinic Services)

Salary : $47,273.00 Annually

Location : Richland County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 172760

Agency : Department of Mental Health-MHC Columbia Area

Division : Adult Treatment Services

Opening Date : 01 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 12 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern

Class Code : : EA08

Position Number : : 60006869

Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)

Pay Band : Band 5

Hiring Range - Min. : $47,273.00

Opening Date : 09 / 26 / 2024

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : Please apply on-line at www.jobs.sc.gov; you may also track the status of your application on-line.In order to expedite the application review process, please attach an unofficial copy of your nursing transcript.

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

Job Responsibilities

This position is located at Department of Mental Health-Columbia Area Mental Health Center, Adult Clinic Services, CAMHC #384.

Under general supervision, provide primary monitoring of the Adult Clinic Services Medication line, accepting calls and voice mails related to prescription concerns and calling in Rx when needed. Counseling and coaching patients on how to take their medications when needed, and scheduling follow up PMA's for patients who need to address medication concerns.

Collects, organizes, and records data and information in each patient's medical record according to quality assurance standards, CARF guidelines and corporate compliance standards.

Serve as secondary back up for the completion of labs and the review of lab reports.

Regularly attends and participates in treatment team meetings as time permits, supervisory meetings, nursing in-service, and serves on Center and DMH committees as assigned. Willing assists with medical and psychiatric needs of patients as called upon.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Requirements : Successful completion of an approved nursing education program for professional nursing or an equivalent course of study from an approved nursing education program. Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the South Carolina State Board of Nursing.

Agency Requirements : Must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the South Carolina State Board of Nursing; experience in direct clinical service delivery.

Note : When Agency Requirements are indicated, applicants must also meet the Agency Requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

CAMHC Prefers : Extensive knowledge of the symptomology of the varying forms of mental illness. Three or more years of experience in delivery of clinical service as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Additional Comments

Supplemental questions are considered part of the application. Please complete the state application to include supplemental questions, all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history and education sections of the employment application. Incomplete applications will not be referred to the hiring supervisor.

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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From where did you learn of this employment opportunity?

Have you ever held a full-time equivalent (FTE) position within a SC state agency or been a certified employee within a SC school district?

DMH would like to know if you are licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by the South Carolina Board of Nursing?

DMH would like to know if you have two (2) or more years of adult psychiatric LPN experience?

For the Department of Mental Health, have you ever 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?

If yes, provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by that board or body, and your current status with that board or body.

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

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