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**South Carolina Mentor** **,** **a part of the Sevita family** **,** provides Residential and Treatment Foster Care services to youth who may be facing out-of-home placements, transitioning back into the family home or independent living alternatives, or involved in the juvenile justice system. Through our personalized programming, we help youth gain stability, comfort and confidence to overcome all challenges and live well. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.

Pay Rate: $26.00 per hour

Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse

This is a fantastic role to continue your nursing career path and work within a setting that offers variety and rewarding challenges. You will have high-impact work by providing nursing services, training, and supports to address the medical or psychiatric needs of individuals with a brain injury, intellectual and developmental disability, a substance use disorder, and/or has an emotional or behavioral disability.

+ Monitor the health conditions of individuals served and ensure quality services are provided.

+ Administer medications and provide documentation as well as oversee and monitor staff members who administer medications.

+ Provide prescribed medical treatment by physician’s orders and personal care services.

+ Conduct assessments, implement health care services to be included in each Individual Service Plan (ISP), and respond to changes of condition.

+ Provide training to staff members including universal precautions, infection control, and medication administration.

+ Serve as liaison and advocate with other medical and professional service providers as well as work with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment of individuals receiving care.

+ Provide training for individuals served with topics including self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention, and smoking cessation.

_Qualifications:_

+ Associate’s Degree in Nursing or related field, or state certificate

+ One year of experience working with population served in a nursing capacity

+ Current state LPN or LVN licensure for state of residence

+ Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance

+ Other certifications as required by state licensing regulations such as CPR/FA and HIV/AIDS certification, BBP, and ACT training

+ Ability to effectively communicate with staff, individuals served, and families

_Why Join Us?_

+ Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available.

+ Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.

+ 401(k) with company match.

+ Paid time off and holiday pay.

+ Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.

+ Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

We have a rewarding work environment for you – come join our team –** **_Apply Today!_

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, we encourage you to join **South Carolina Mentor’s** mission of helping everyone live a full and happy life. Apply today and start your journey toward a rewarding career well-lived

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_As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law._