What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse, Non-Institutional #384 (Adult Clinic Services) position at State of South Carolina?
Job ResponsibilitiesThis position is located at Department of Mental Health-Columbia Area Mental Health Center, Adult Clinic Services, CAMHC #384.Under general supervision, provide primary monitoring of the Adult Clinic Services Medication line, accepting calls and voice mails related to prescription concerns and calling in Rx when needed. Counseling and coaching patients on how to take their medications when needed, and scheduling follow up PMA's for patients who need to address medication concerns.Collects, organizes, and records data and information in each patient's medical record according to quality assurance standards, CARF guidelines and corporate compliance standards.Serve as secondary back up for the completion of labs and the review of lab reports.Regularly attends and participates in treatment team meetings as time permits, supervisory meetings, nursing in-service, and serves on Center and DMH committees as assigned. Willing assists with medical and psychiatric needs of patients as called upon.Minimum and Additional RequirementsState Requirements : Successful completion of an approved nursing education program for professional nursing or an equivalent course of study from an approved nursing education program. Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the South Carolina State Board of Nursing.Agency Requirements : Must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the South Carolina State Board of Nursing; experience in direct clinical service delivery.Note : When Agency Requirements are indicated, applicants must also meet the Agency Requirements.Preferred QualificationsCAMHC Prefers : Extensive knowledge of the symptomology of the varying forms of mental illness. Three or more years of experience in delivery of clinical service as a Licensed Practical Nurse.Additional CommentsSupplemental questions are considered part of the application. Please complete the state application to include supplemental questions, all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history and education sections of the employment application. Incomplete applications will not be referred to the hiring supervisor.
