Salary: $25.00 Hourly
Location : SC, SC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: DS208785
Department: DAODAS
Opening Date: 09/08/2023
Description This position performs nursing care in an inpatient/outpatient alcohol and drug setting.
HIRING HOURLY: $25.00 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. OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY Duties and Responsibilities Duties include: - 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.
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education/Qualifications: - 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
Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to: - 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
- Optional Federal Credit Union Membership
- Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Well-being Program
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