Licensed Practical Nurse

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).

It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.

To provide direct nursing care to juveniles receiving services at a Department of Juvenile Justice secure facility in accordance with Health Services and Department of Juvenile Justice secure facility in accordance with Health Service and Department protocols/standing orders and policies, the SC Nurse Practice Act, and accepted professional nursing standards.

• Safely administers and documents medications and treatment as ordered by a physician, dentist, nurse practitioner, or another nurse (when such medications or treatments are written in accordance with approved standing orders or protocols).
• Ensures follow through of physician/dentist/ nurse practitioner orders to include delegation of tasks to certified nursing assistants and/or medical assistants, making necessary appointments and arrangements for off campus consultations, procedures, surgery, etc.
• Provides health education to the juveniles as needed.
• Uses an electronic health record system to maintain documentation of each encounter with a juvenile.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary environment and follows basic infection control practices.
• Relieves a Health Care Coordinator as needed.
• Assists the physician when he/she sees patients; participates in developing plans of care as appropriate.
• Collects a variety of specimens for ordered laboratory tests or point of care testing.
• Conducts periodic routine health assessments of the juveniles.
• Actively participate in orientation, training and education of other nursing staff.
• Attends all required meetings and trainings and performs other related duties as assigned to support the agency and its mission.

Successful completion of a registered nursing education program for professional nursing or an equivalent course of study from a registered nursing education program per Section 40-33-32 of the South Carolina Nurse Licensure Act.

Positions in this classification require licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of nursing and prevention of disease and injury.
• Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to establish priorities and carry out assignments.
• Ability to establish the confidence and cooperation of juveniles receiving services.
• Must remain current in BLS.
• Must have and maintain a valid South Carolina driver's license.
• Subject to the possibility of physical assault, property destruction and infections.
• Must wear personal protective equipment to prevent infection.
• Must have a phone or pager that DJJ can use to contact for urgent or emergent situations.

This position performs job duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice. Training applicable to these duties with be provided.

Licensed to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in South Carolina; graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing, and at least two (2) years of related experience in practical nursing.

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days of sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State retirement plans and deferred compensation programs
• Discount Programs such as Ticketat Work and We Save