Date Posted: November 4, 2020

Deadline: September 30, 2018

Organization: SCDDSN Whitten Regional Center

Location: Laurens

City: CLINTON

Website: View Website

Job Type: Full Time

Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the SC Board of Nursing. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing with one year experience as a Registered Nurse; or a three-year Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing with one year experience as a Registered Nurse.Must possess a valid SC Driver's License.

Job Description:

Whitten Center, located in Clinton, SC is a residential facility of the SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs. The center serves residents of all ages with developmental disabilities.

Serves as Health care Coordinator for assigned consumers by maintaining an awareness of his/her consumers, their health care needs, and follow-up care through daily rounds in his/her area(s). Works closely with his/her LPN staff, health care providers and team to coordinate optimal nursing care. Completes quarterly nursing assessments, attends various meetings and psychiatric consultations. Coordinates weight information, annual physicals, medication reviews, progress notes and immunizations. Audits and monitors adherence to DHEC regulations. Provides direct nursing care when needed. Rotates weekend and holiday coverage.

Schedule:
1st shift: 6:30am-3:00pm & 2nd shift: 2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. (days rotate--includes weekends)
Contact Name:
AUDREA MOORE
Contact Phone Number: 8649383195
Contact Email: AMOORE@DDSN.SC.GOV
Program(s):
Application Process:
**This position qualifies for the job referral and retention reward program. All hired candidates will receive a retention bonus after one, three, six and twelve months of service. For more information please contact Human Resources at (864)938-3195.**