Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional (LPN) (CMT Nursing Care Center - Roddey)

Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional (LPN) (CMT Nursing Care Center - Roddey)

Salary

$52,000.00 Annually

Location

Richland County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

188926

Agency

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Division

C.M. Tucker-Roddey

Opening Date

05/28/2026

Closing Date

6/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

EA12

Position Number:

60027476

Normal Work Schedule:

Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other):

7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, every other weekend.

Pay Grade

CLN06

Hiring Range - Min.

$52,000.00

Opening Date

05/29/2026

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education using verifiable dates.

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Responsibilities

Nurses assigned to this area currently are eligible for a 20% supplemental pay along with their base salary for as long as they remain an employee with

C.M. Tucker Nursing Care Center - Roddey Pavilion.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in peoples 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 lifes 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, C.M. Tucker JR. Nurse Care Center- Roddey Pavilion, 2200 Harden Street Columbia, SC 29203.

As the Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional you will be responsible for the nursing care of residents on a unit. You will direct and supervise the Certified Nursing Assistants in giving nursing care.

Responsibilities for the Licensed Practical Nurse, Institutional:

• Administer medications, treatments and perform other nursing procedures.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of nursing care by observing residents, reporting observations to charge person, and accurately document observations.
• Make frequent nursing rounds, supervise nursing care, and evaluate and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for residents.
• Promote optimum comfort, rest, and rehabilitative nursing care for residents.
• Assess residents and participate in resident care planning.
• Assist in coordination and evaluation of CNAs by effective assignments, supervision, and completion of evaluation and counseling.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Licensure as a licensed practical nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing and at least one (1) year of nursing experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds; ability to see, hear at normal volumes, stand, walk, reach, pull, stoop, bend and climb at least two (2) flights of stairs. Ability to tolerate noise level and circulate in patient areas for long periods. Must be able to work with repetitive patient behaviors. May function as a charge nurse in the absence of a registered nurse.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments

Post hire, employees must:

• Know the practical nursing procedures, sanitation, person hygiene, and essential health and safety practices.
• Have knowledge of anatomy.
• Be able to maintain attention to detail.
• Be able to make accurate technical and physical observations of patients.
• Be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Be able to maintain correct medical documentation.
• Have knowledge of relevant federal and state regulation and laws.
• Be able to work effectively with people from various socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, and educational backgrounds.
• Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with healthcare team members.
• Be able to lift and move patients.

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. Click here for additional information.

• 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.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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Have you ever been employed by the SC Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities - Office of Mental Health (OMH) (formerly SC Department of Mental Health)?

• Yes
• No

02

If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below.

• Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.

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Do you have your licensure as a licensed practical nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing and at least one year of nursing experience?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you been denied a professional license, or had a professional license revoked or limited by, and/or had any discipline or sanction imposed on you or your practice by a professional licensing board or body?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered Yes to the question above, please provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by the board or body and your current status with that board or body.

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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").

Required Question

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Address 400 Otarre Parkway

Cayce, South Carolina, 29033

Phone OIDD - (803)898-9600

OMH - (803) 898-8600

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.