Licensed Practical Nurse - Starting Bonus $1,200.00

## **Make a Difference in a Home-Based Setting** Ability Beyond Barriers is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in **community-based residential homes**. ✅ **This is NOT a nursing home or hospital role.** You will provide nursing services in **small group homes where individuals live, work, and participate in the community**. * * * ## **What You’ll Do** As an LPN in Residential Services, you’ll integrate healthcare into everyday life—helping individuals live safely, independently, and with dignity. ### **Key Responsibilities** - Provide person-centered nursing care in **home-like residential settings** - Administer medications, monitor health status, and complete treatments - Maintain accurate MARs and clinical documentation - Coordinate medical appointments and follow-up care - Train and support Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) on health-related tasks - Respond to changes in condition and communicate with the care team - Promote infection control, safety, and wellness in the home environment * * * ## **What Makes This Role Unique** - Work in **small residential group homes (not institutional settings)** - Build meaningful, long-term relationships with individuals you support - Focus on **quality of life—not just clinical care** - Be part of an interdisciplinary team that includes DSPs, coordinators, and families - Combine nursing skills with advocacy and community inclusion * * * ## **Requirements** - Active South Carolina LPN license (required) - Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program - Valid driver’s license (travel between homes required) - Experience with I/DD or community-based care is a plus * * * ## **Work Environment & Schedule** - Work conducted in **multiple residential homes across the community** - May include evenings, weekends, or on-call rotation as needed - This is an **Essential Employee role** (must report during emergencies) ### * * * ### **Pay & Exceptional Benefits** We value our nurses and offer a strong compensation and benefits package: - **$26.50 per hour** - **Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance** through the **South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA)** - Multiple **Life Insurance options** - Participation in the **South Carolina State Retirement System (SCRS)** - **13 Paid Holidays** - **Annual Leave and Sick Leave** **Benefit Eligibility Timeline** - Insurance benefits begin on the **1st day of the month following full-time hire** - Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Holiday Pay begin after the **31st day of full-time employment** * * * ### **Why Ability Beyond Barriers?** - Mission-driven work with lasting impact - Stable, state-supported benefits - Respect for your clinical judgment and professional role - A collaborative, supportive residential services team - The opportunity to practice nursing in a **relationship-based, community-focused environment** - **Starting Bonus $1,200.00** - $600.00 at completion of 45-Days; $600.00 at completion of 90-Days * * * ### **Ready to Apply?** If you’re looking for a nursing role where compassion, advocacy, and clinical skill come together, we encourage you to apply and grow with Ability Beyond Barriers. *Ability Beyond Barriers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*