Licensed Practical Nurse ​/ LPN (G. W Bryan Hospital

Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia SC 29203.

As the Licensed Practical Nurse, working under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, you will provide direct patient care to an assigned area. This position will cross-train and float to other lodges as needed.

Responsibilities for the Licensed Practical Nurse:

• Provide safe and therapeutic direct patient care considering patient needs, cultural and social differences, age, and specific educational needs.
• Transcribe physician's orders accurately; safely administers medications and treatments; documents patient's response tendencies.
• Participate in area-based Performance Improvement activities and evaluates the quality of patient care, effectiveness of nursing practice, and outcomes of care.
• Use therapeutic communication and demonstrates age-specific competencies reflecting knowledge of cultural diversity in caring for patients. Assist in establishing and assuring that the lodge environment is safe, clean, and therapeutic with consideration of age, culture, and practice.
• Provide for patient treatment and other patient care activities.
• Acquire, maintain, and demonstrate current knowledge of policies, procedures, directives, and Nursing Practices needed to provide quality patient care.
• Attend at least 20 hours of training per year in addition to all mandatories.

Minimum and

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of a nursing education program for professional nursing or an equivalent course of study from a licensed practical nursing education program per Section 40-33-32 of the South Carolina Nurse Licensure Act.
• Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds; ability to stand, walk, reach, pull, push, stoop, bend and climb at least two (2) or three (3) flights of stairs.
• Ability to tolerate noise level and circulate in patient areas for long periods and work with patient behaviors. Must be able to work beyond scheduled hours as required to meet safe staffing standards/regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Post hire, employees must:

• Have knowledge of basic nursing procedures, infection control, and health and safety practices.
• Be able to work within the Department philosophy and mission.
• Be able to maintain therapeutic and professional relationship with patients and staff.
• Have the ability to work with all genders in the Child and Adolescent populations.
• Successfully complete MANDT training

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

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. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices:
• State Retirement Plan ( SCRS )
• State Optional Retirement Program ( State ORP )

* Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.