Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Provide direct nursing care to residents Supervise daily nursing activities performed by certified nursing assistants and other nursing personnel Maintain compliance with federal, state, local, and facility standards, regulations, policies, and procedures Plan shift services, programs, activities, staffing, and work assignments Prepare and administer physician-ordered medications and treatments Complete admission, transfer, discharge, charting, documentation, accident, and incident records Receive and transcribe physician orders and maintain resident medical records Monitor residents' conditions, vital signs, treatments, diets, care plans, and responses to care Notify physicians and next of kin about accidents, incidents, or changes in residents' conditions Coordinate diagnostic, therapeutic, restorative, rehabilitative, social, and activity services Participate in quality assurance programs, facility surveys, care plan development, MDS/RAP planning, and discharge planning Conduct rounds, provide nursing reports, and communicate with physicians, staff, residents, families, visitors, and government agencies Participate in staff orientation, training, in-service education, performance evaluations, and continuing education Monitor safety, sanitation, infection control, PPE use, equipment, supplies, and hazardous-material procedures Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary nursing environment Respond to emergencies, including assisting with resident evacuation when necessary Requirements Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an approved LPN/LVN program Current, unencumbered, active South Carolina LPN/LVN license Current CPR certification Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English Experience in a fast-paced, high-admissions healthcare setting preferred Ability to work 12-hour shifts and weekends Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines Leadership and supervisory ability Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred Must maintain required continuing education/licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing Must meet facility health requirements, including medical and physical examination Ability to move, push, pull, and/or carry a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and 50 feet distance Ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, support agencies, and under stressful conditions Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in providing direct nursing care, supervising nursing staff, and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations. Proficient in medication administration, patient monitoring, and effective communication with healthcare teams and families. Hard Skills Medication Administration Patient Monitoring Charting and Documentation Care Plan Development Infection Control Procedures Emergency Response Vital Signs Monitoring Transcribing Physician Orders Quality Assurance Programs MDS/RAP Planning Soft Skills Effective Communication Ability to Work Under Stress Team Collaboration Training and Mentoring Certifications & Qualifications Current CPR Certification Industry Keywords Healthcare Regulations Nursing Standards Patient Care Safety and Sanitation Continuing Education Resident Care High-Admittance Healthcare Setting Tools & Technologies PCC #J-18808-Ljbffr