Licensed Practical Nurse; OTP

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 and work with an interdisciplinary team of counselors, nurse practitioners, medical doctors, and internal psychiatric services to manage patients' individualized treatment plans.

This position will work a combination of weekdays (5:45 am – 1:15 pm) and every other Saturday (7:00 am – 10:00 am).

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.

• 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
• Follow physician orders and documentation in an electronic medical record system
• Follow strict DEA, DPH, Board of Pharmacy, and CARF regulations and documentation
• Attend and participate in weekly treatment team meetings
• Participate in emergency/disaster preparation (hurricane, flooding, etc.)
• Cleaning/inspecting all medical equipment for proper functioning

• 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 an 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

• 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.