(LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Ridgeway, South Carolina

Job Summary:

Ridgeway Manor Healthcare Center, a leading provider of innovative housing solutions for seniors, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team in Ridgeway, South Carolina. As a LPN, you will provide direct nursing care to our residents in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines, and established facility policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Directs the daily activities of certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures

• Ensures that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned

• Participates in the admission, discharge, and transfers of residents as required

• Observes for changes in residents' status, notifying the physician and resident's family or representative and documenting accordingly

• Transcribes physician orders to medical records and carries out orders as written

• Prepares and administers medications as per physicians' orders and observes for adverse effects

• Performs wound treatments as per physicians' orders, observes for changes, and documents accordingly

• Schedules follow-up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated

• Provides nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit

• Provides direct care skills

Additional Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents' needs are holistically met

• Enables and empowers residents to take an active role in their care and to make informed decisions

• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications

• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel

• Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings

Requirements:

• A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program

• Prior experience in long-term care preferred but not required

• Current unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in practicing state

• Current CPR certification

Additional Tasks:

• Treats all residents with dignity and respect, promotes and protects all residents' rights

• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures

• Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves

Personal Skills and Traits Desired:

• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to, and be an example of teamwork

• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public

Join Our Team:

If you are a compassionate and dedicated LPN looking for a rewarding career in long-term care, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a valued member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and their families. Apply today to join our team and become a part of our mission to provide high-quality care and services to our residents.