LPN Non-Institutional (Conway)

LPN Non-Institutional (Conway)

Salary

$35,800.00 - $48,000.00 Annually

Location

Horry County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

188508

Agency

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Division

Waccamaw Center for Mental Health

Opening Date

05/15/2026

Closing Date

6/1/2026 12:00 AM Eastern

Residency Requirement

No

Class Code:

EA08

Position Number:

60030021

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

CLN04

Hiring Range - Min.

$35,800.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$48,000.00

Opening Date

05/15/2026

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.

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Job Responsibilities

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 an LPN Non-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 Department of Mental Health, Waccamaw Center for Mental Health, 164 Waccamaw Medical Park Drive, Conway, SC 29526

Under direct supervision, plans, implements and provides direct nursing care to all patients of the Conway office for WCMH. In collaboration with the treatment team, will evaluate the effectiveness of care/intervention and discharge planning. This position will require walking and assisting patients through the clinic. The position will include providing injections to patients, taking vitals and providing information to physicians, storing medications in accordance with SC Board of Pharmacy. Works closely with staff, patients, nurses and business/front office to enhance quality care. This position is considered essential and therefore the employee may be asked to report to work during emergencies or center closure.

Responsibilities for the LPN Non-Institutional Include:

• Provide direct patient care - injections, weight, blood pressure, height and pluses rate by physicians and nurses.
• Assist with prior authorization requests as appropriate and seeks physicians assistance as needed.
• Perform urine drug screens and other necessary tasks as requested by immediate supervisor and Clinic Director.
• Maintain patient care hours per productivity schedule.
• Make observations, administer medication (oral and injections,) educate patient and families through teaching and rehabilitative measures, and utilize other appropriate resources as needed.
• Coordinate needed community support and work closely with Community Support Staff members.
• Complete all required paperwork for medication assistance, which includes logging in medications that arrive at the clinic, reviewing the clients medication order and contacting clients for medication pick up. Must submit clinical service notes within a 24-hour period in accordance with Local Collaborative Documentation Standards.
• Maintain documentation of charts and other records in accordance with State, Federal, Local, OMH, WCMH, Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance and CARF Standards.
• Applicant needs to have experience working in a mental health setting with knowledge of practical nursing procedures and the ability to make accurate and technical and physical observations of patients.
• Knowledge is needed of the services provided in a comprehensive mental health programs service children, youth and adults.
• Serves as a backup when needed for front desk check in and check out patients.
• Support with stocking medications, triage patients when needed, provide coverage for patients when other nurses are out of clinic.
• Follow up calls to be made to physicians and nurses when completing forms for labs and assist with referrals from physicians as needed.
• Consultation to nursing and medical team members when required.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must have licensure as LPN through the SC Board of Nursing, SC LLR.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds; ability to see, hear at normal volumes, stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, pull and climb at least two (2) flights of stairs.
• Ability to tolerate noise level and circulate in patient areas.
• Must be able to work with repetitive patient behaviors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
• Candidates currently living in the catchment area are preferred.

Additional Comments

Post hire, Employee Must:

• Be able to provide a 10-year driving record.
• Be able to use a state vehicle for work related purposes.
• Use clinical judgement while working independently and be self-directed.
• Communicate effectively.
• Have the capacity to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and families.
• Participate in on-going in-service training and other educational opportunities in order to maintain and acquire necessary skills to perform all duties.

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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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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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

03

Have you ever held a permanent (full-time equivalent) position with a SC state agency and/or been an employee of a SC school district?

• Yes
• No

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For the Office of Mental Health, 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 For the Office of Mental Health, 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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Have you graduated from an accredited school of nursing? This is a requirement for the position.

• Yes
• No

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Are you licensed in the State of South Carolina as an LPN through the SC Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board? This is a requirement of the position.

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever worked in a community mental health setting or with those experiencing severe mental illness? If yes, please explain.

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Have you assessed the drive time and commute requirements to determine if this would be a sustainable daily commute? Please be sure to factor in travel time and potential traffic to ensure commute fits with the working hours of the position which are Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• Yes
• No

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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) 898-091

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.