LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Life Care Centers of America; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in North Charleston, SC, is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to join our day shift team. This full-time, hourly position focuses on delivering compassionate nursing care and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

You will monitor patient conditions, document changes, and provide supervision to CNAs while maintaining the highest standards of patient well-being and compliance with all regulations.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited LPN program.
• Must hold an active LPN/LVN license in the applicable state.
• CPR certification must be current or obtained during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report changes in the patient’s condition.
• On a daily basis assign duties, instruct, and provide supervision to CNAs.
• Deliver quality nursing care and maintain patient well-being per Life Care standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Education

Accredited LPN program

Active LPN/LVN license

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Interval: Hourly Shift: Days

Come and grow with us! We are affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, which is a privately owned 47-year industry leader in healthcare with more than 200 locations across the U.S. We are currently seeking a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse to add to our team of professionals. We believe that every job in our company plays a vital role in our continued growth and commitment to provide quality patient care. We believe in providing our associates with opportunities to help them reach their maximum potential through working with strong multidisciplinary teams. We invites you to come and join our growing team.

As an important member of our interdisciplinary team, the LPN delivers quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact and provides care and services to allow patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Your role will involve monitoring and reporting changes in the patient’s condition. On a daily basis you must be able to assign duties, instruct, and provide clinical supervision to CNAs.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited LPN program
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year skilled nursing experience preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients