Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description 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 environmentWhat 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 inclusionRequirements

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 plusWork 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:

$25.63 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 employmentWhy 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 environmentReady 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.

Permanent