Licensed Practical Nurse (Temporary) – Pee Dee Center – State of South Carolina – Florence County, SC

Pee Dee Center is a residential facility of the S. C. Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, located in Florence, South Carolina. The center serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This position provides and maintains good health care for each consumer by following and executing the health care plan devised by the program team and physician. The care provided must meet standards required by SCDDSN, DHEC and other agencies as appropriate.

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing. Must have knowledge of the use of medical equipment required to perform duties. Abilities include walking, climbing, kneeling, reaching, standing, driving (including nights). Ability to work with dually diagnosed consumers and to assist in interventions to advert potential dangerous situations. Is expected to provide CPR and abdominal thrusts when required. Protective clothing is provided to prevent exposure to infection. General supervision by the Nurse Administrator Manager, Director of Nursing and Physician

This position is considered “ESSENTIAL” and the incumbent is expected to be available during licensing/certification, critical weather, drills, etc.