LPN - Psychiatric - Columbia, SC

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking several Licensed Nurses (LPNs) to work in an intellectual and developmental disability facility in Columbia, SC

The LPNs assists individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health challenges with growth and development of interpersonal skills and Activities of Daily Living in the home, community or residential setting.  The LPN works directly with the resident and provides daily medication.  The LPN should follow the guidance of the resident/ patients Individual Service Plan. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides training/assistance to assigned individuals with Interpersonal skills and activities of daily living in accordance with the outcomes and goals in the individual’s support plan and under the direct supervision of the Team Leader, Program Coordinator, or Program Director
• Reports any changes in status to Team Leader, Program Coordinator, or Program Director
• Documents care accurately per company policies and procedures and turns documentation in on a timely basis.  Adheres to client and Amergis policy and procedures at all times
• Participates in multi-disciplinary team conferences and In-services as requested
• Provides therapeutic support in daily activities 
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
• Accompanies resident/s to schedule activities both inside and out of the facility/home
• Participates in contributing appropriate revisions of individual services plans as requested by client, team leader or program coordinator
• Assists with admissions, discharges and transferring of residents
• Assists residents with routine household chores and other ADLS to support independence 
• Assists with training new staff if applicable