Licensed Practical Nurse

A First Name Basis Home Care; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Cell phone reimbursement

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

A First Name Basis Home Care in Columbia, SC is seeking a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse to assess medical needs, ensure appropriate services, and support care planning for clients at home.

You will lead caregiver training, maintain accurate health records, and coordinate care under RN supervision. Strong communication and organizational skills, plus reliable transportation, are essential for success in this field.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure required in SC; compact license preferred.
• Minimum 1 year in home care, healthcare, or senior care.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead caregiver training sessions for groups of 5–10.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update comprehensive care plans.
• Provide staff training and ensure accurate documentation; support medication management.
• Conduct in-home health assessments and address medical concerns.
• Lead caregiver training and evaluate competency in essential medical tasks.
• Maintain accurate health records and electronic documentation.
• Communicate with families, caregivers, and team members about client needs.
• Work under RN supervision while operating independently in the field.

Skills

LPN License

Excellent communication

Training leadership

Empathy

Teamwork

High school diploma or GED

1 year home care experience

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Adobe

Outlook

Teams

Word

Job description

About Us

A First Name Basis is one of the fastest-growing in-home care providers with 40+ offices across four states. We’re reimagining what it means to serve seniors and individuals with disabilities—by building strong caregiver careers, implementing smart clinical and scheduling systems, and ensuring compliance and care quality are never compromised.

Job Type

Part-time

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30am-5pm

Position Summary

The LPN is responsible for assessing the medical needs of potential and current clients, ensuring that services provided are appropriate and meet their healthcare requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update comprehensive care plans.
• Provide staff training, ensure accurate documentation, and support medication management.
• Conduct in-home health assessments and address medical concerns.
• Lead caregiver training and evaluate competency in essential medical tasks.
• Maintain accurate health records and electronic documentation.
• Communicate effectively with families, caregivers, and team members regarding client needs and updates.
• Work under RN supervision while operating independently in the field.

Requirements

• Licensure: Valid State LPN License.
• Compact license preferred.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year in home care, healthcare, or senior-related industry (preferred).
• Technical Skills: Proficient with software tools such as Adobe, Outlook, Teams, Word; ability to learn new EMR systems.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Training Ability: Comfortable leading caregiver training sessions for groups of 5–10.
• Transportation: Reliable and consistent transportation for travel within assigned territory.
• Core Competencies: Strong communication, empathy, teamwork, and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision benefits
• Cell phone reimbursement
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO
• Sick time
• Paid company holidays

Salary

$30 a visit