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 5 Charleston Center Drive. Charleston, SC 29401.
 
 Under limited supervision, perform duties of licensed practical 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.State Minimum Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing and related experience.
 
Agency (DMH) Minimum Requirements: 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.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.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

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.
 
This position is for a 24/7 program.