Licensed Practical Nurse - Temporary Salary $25.00 Hourly Location SC, SC Job Type Temporary Job Number DS208787 Department DAODAS Opening Date 09/08/2023 Description Benefits Description This PRN Licensed Practical Nurse position provides general and specialized direct and indirect patient care through the application of sound Nursing Practice to patients in an alcohol, drug rehabilitation center.HIRING HOURLY: $25.00Please note - no benefits are associated with PRN positions and 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, but are not limited to the following:Responsible for total nursing care of patientsResponsible for patient admissions and discharges (along with patient education)Visit each patient throughout the shift and instruct ancillary staff in the needs of patientsInteract with staff, patients, families, and physicians, nurse practitioners to provide optimum care for each patientNote any changes in patient's mental status, physical status, monitor signs and symptoms of withdrawal status during a shift and communicate same to appropriate staffDocument all pertinent information in resident's electronic medical record daily and follow up with other staff to insure accuracy of careRespect rights and privacy of each patient while fulfilling responsibilities for their careAdminister medications according to established procedures and in a timely mannerEncourage patient participation in unit meetings and groupsEncourage staff interaction with patients during waking hoursKeep Nursing Supervisor informed regarding performance of personnel assigned to the unitAssume a leadership role and demonstrate this role to unit personnel by exampleProvide direction and supervision for ancillary staff, if necessaryPerform all duties assigned in an effective, timely, and professional mannerAssume all duties as assigned by supervisor Minimum Qualifications We are seeking an individual who can work Minimum Education/Qualifications: Must be licensed by the state of South Carolina and in good standing with a current active licenseExcellent customer service skillsA valid SC driver's licenseBCLS certification in all areasOne-year work OR clinical experience in medical/surgical or substance abuse as a Licensed Practical Nurse and experience in electronic medical record charting is preferred, but not mandatory This is a temporary position and no benefits are associated with it. Employer Charleston County Government Address 4045 Bridge View Dr Charleston, South Carolina, 29405 Phone 843-958-4700 Website http://www.charlestoncounty.org