What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse - Night position at Charleston County Government?
Description
This position performs nursing care in an inpatient/outpatient alcohol and drug setting.
Primarily this position will require the LPN to work evening shift Monday through Friday from 11:30pm – 8:00am; and rotating holidays.
Continuation of employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding from services, program and agency earnings.
Starting Hourly: $25.00
OPEN UNTIL FILLED – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY
Duties and Responsibilities
This position performs nursing care in an inpatient/outpatient alcohol and drug setting.
Primarily this position will require the LPN to work evening shift Monday through Friday from 11:30pm – 8:00am; and rotating holidays.
Continuation of employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding from services, program and agency earnings.
Starting Hourly: $25.00
OPEN UNTIL FILLED – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY
Duties and Responsibilities
- Working with othe r healthcare professionals to coordinate care, screening calls for admission
- Completing admissions and discharges
- Monitoring signs and symptoms of withdrawal and vital signs
- Administering medications
- Following physician orders and documentation in medical records
- Attending daily medical rounds
- Scheduling follow-up appointments
- Cleaning/inspecting all medical equipment for proper functioning.
- Licensing as an LPN from the State of South Carolina, supplemented by 1-2 years of practical work experience in an inpatient or outpatient human services delivery system, hospital medical unit.
- Familiarity with substance abuse patients is preferred.
- Must be annually re-certified in CPR
- Have appropriate attitude and demeanor for maintaining smooth working relations with patients, staff, outside agencies and the general public.
- A valid SC driver’s license or the ability to obtain one upon acceptance of the position
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Optional Life and Disability Insurance
- Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Annual and Sick Leave
- Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
- South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
- Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
- Optional Deferred Compensation Program
- Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
- Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Well-being Program
Salary : $25
