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Licensed Practical Nurse (OTP)
Salary
$25.00 Hourly
Location
3685 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405, SC
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
DS210844
Department
DAODAS
Opening Date
03/06/2026
Description
This full-time position is with health benefits and performs nursing services in our Opioid Treatment Program within an outpatient setting. The nurse will administer medication to patients who have an opioid use disorder. This nurse will work with an interdisciplinary team of counselors, nurse practitioners, medical doctor, and internal psychiatric services, to manage patient's individualized treatment plan.
This position will work a combination of weekdays (5:45am - 1:15PM), and every other Saturday (7:00AM - 10:00AM).
Continuation of employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding from services, program and agency earnings.
HIRING HOURLY: $25.00
OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Working with internal and external healthcare professionals to coordinate care
- Participate in the medical admission process of new patients, and annual physicals
- Monitoring signs and symptoms of withdrawal before administering medication
- Perform tuberculin skin testing, IM injections, taking vital signs, administering breathalyzer assessment
- Venipuncture
- Administering Methadone, Suboxone, Vivitrol, and Sublocade medications
- Following physician orders and documentation in an electronic medical record system
- Following strict DEA, DPH, Board of Pharmacy, CARF regulations and documentation
- Attending and participating in weekly treatment team meetings
- Participating in emergency/disaster preparation (hurricane, flooding, etc.)
- Cleaning/inspecting all medical equipment for proper functioning
Minimum Qualifications
- Licensing as an LPN from the State of South Carolina, supplemented by 1-2 years of practical work experience in an inpatient or outpatient human services delivery system, or hospital
- Familiarity with substance abuse patients is preferred
- Must be annually re-certified in CPR
- Have appropriate attitude and demeanor for maintaining smooth working relations with patients, staff, outside agencies, and the general public.
- A valid SC driver's license or the ability to obtain one upon acceptance of the position
This position will work a combination of weekdays (5:45am - 1:15PM), and every other Saturday (7:00AM - 10:00AM).
Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Optional Life and Disability Insurance
- Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Annual and Sick Leave
- Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
- South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
- Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
- Optional Deferred Compensation Program
- Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
- Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Well-being Program
For more information, visit our benefits page.
Employer Charleston County Government
Address 4045 Bridge View Dr
Charleston, South Carolina, 29405
Phone 843-958-4700
Website http://www.charlestoncounty.org