Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

When you become a part of The Cypress of Hilton Head, you gain a front-row seat to the incredible life stories of some of the wisest individuals on earth. Beyond that, you join an extraordinary company investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. It's not just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of our amazing journey!

The Cypress of Hilton Head's Preston Health Center Skilled Nursing Department is actively seeking hospitality-focused Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join our team.

Join our Team: The Cypress of Hilton Head Island, located in the beautiful Lowcountry of South Carolina, is an award-winning continuing care retirement community. Life at The Cypress comes to life on Hilton Head Island and within the secure-gated waterfront community of Hilton Head Plantation. The Preston Health Center is a five-star, 62-bed health center providing services including rehab, short-term and long-term stays, and memory support.

We are seeking dynamic Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join our Preston Health Center team. Please note that proof of COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption is required for employment.

Status: Part-Time

Shift: 12 hours shift

Schedule: Day/Night details upon interview.

Hospitality Promises:

• We greet residents, employees, and guests warmly, by name, and with a smile.
• We treat everyone with courteous respect.
• We strive to anticipate resident, employee, and guest needs and act accordingly.
• We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
• We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
• We embrace and value our differences.
• We make residents, employees, and guests feel important.
• We ask, "Is there anything else I can do for you?"
• We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance at all times.
• We pay attention to details.

Why the Cypress Club:

• Competitive Pay
• Quarterly employee events
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, 401K, company-paid life and AD&D insurance, voluntary insurance, voluntary legal and identity theft insurance, and pet insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Scholarship for employees and employee dependents
• Promotion from within

You're a good fit if:

• You have an active South Carolina Practical or Registered Nurse license or compact license.
• You have a relevant degree from an accredited college/program.
• You possess education, training, and/or experience in rehabilitative nursing, geriatric nursing, and/or psychosocial nursing.
• You are knowledgeable about all DHEC, CMS, and other agency requirements.
• You pass successful completion of a criminal background and drug screen.
• You have the ability to communicate, understand, empathize, and work with residents, families, visitors, peers, and subordinates.

A typical day looks like:

• Receive and transcribe physician orders.
• Check, administer, and record medications and treatments appropriately.
• Keep narcotic records and medication records up to date.
• Admit and orient new residents.
• Supervise and assign duties to nursing assistants.
• Monitor resident safety issues at all times.
• Document in the medical records as per policy and regulation.
• Respond to emergency pull cord calls in apartments and prepare reports.
• Complete direct resident care.
• Administer intravenous medications per facility policy.
• Assess the resident's condition and needs.
• Notify the doctor and family of the condition changes.
• Take appropriate precautions to avoid job-related injuries and comply with injury reporting guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• 401K with company match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount
• Employee & Dependents Scholarships
• Paid time off
• Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate senior care professional passionate about hospitality and senior engagement, please apply. We'd love to get to know you!

EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.