Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN PRN

Nhccare; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible Scheduling

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Nhccare is seeking an LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse PRN in Charleston, SC. This role involves providing quality patient care and performing technical nursing tasks in patients' homes under the supervision of an RN.

Qualifications include a valid LPN license in South Carolina and at least one year of nursing experience. Benefits include health insurance, paid training, earned time off, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the agency state of operation.
• At least one year of nursing experience is required.
• Understanding of hospice care and role in interdisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical care to patients and administers prescribed medication under supervision.
• Observes and records all patient observations.
• Notifies the Patient Care Coordinator of any changes in patient condition.

Skills

Technical nursing skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

LPN license in South Carolina

Job description

Charleston Caris
821 Orleans Rd Suite 102
Charleston, SC 29407, USA

Description

Position: LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse PRN

Pay: $20 - $35 / hour (depending on experience and responsibilities)

Caris Healthcare’s Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing quality patient care and performing technical skilled care in the patient’s home. This position assists home health aides in fulfilling their responsibilities.

Caris Healthcare’s mission is to provide hospice care with grace. Serving patients throughout the Southeast region, we support our team members, patients and their families with compassion, accountability, respect, integrity and service.

If you see yourself a good fit and want to join our team, apply today!

Benefits

• Bonus Eligibility
• Eligible for benefits within 60 days
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision); health savings account
• Earned Time Off
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Training
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Scheduling

Position Highlights

• Provides technical care to patients, receives assignments and reports, provides prescribed medication under supervision of RN
• Observes, records and reports all observations of the patient’s mental and physical care provided.
• Performs special procedures / treatments for which they have been instructed and supervised by an RN.
• Notifies the Patient Care Coordinator and/or physician immediately of any changes in patient’s condition; documents changes in the clinical record.
• Meets periodically with the Patient Care Coordinator for the purpose of discussing nursing care, policies, and future planning.
• Functions as a link to helping the agency comply with the requirements of regulatory bodies.
• Participates as an IDT team member. Formulates the interdisciplinary care plan in conjunction with other IDT team members.
• When requested, assists home health aides in performance of their duties. Assists the physician or the RN in performing specialized procedures.
• Willing and able to accurately utilize any automated device required to document in the electronic medical record.
• Participates in on call according to rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the agency state of operation.
• Must have a complete knowledge of technical skills required in the performance of nursing procedures with at least one (1) year of nursing experience.
• Possess an understanding of the concepts of hospice care and his/her role as a member of an interdisciplinary care team.

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