(LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse

Mainstay Senior Living; Ridgeway (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeway Manor Healthcare Center in Ridgeway, South Carolina is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct nursing care to residents in accordance with regulations and facility policies. A Nursing Degree or LPN/LVN program completion and a current CPR certification are required; prior long-term care experience is preferred but not required.

The role includes directing nursing assistants, ensuring policy compliance, participating in admissions/discharges, observing

Qualifications

• A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Directs the daily activities of certified nursing assistants.
• Ensures policy compliance by nursing staff.
• Participates in admissions, discharges and transfers of residents.
• Observes changes in residents' status and notifies physician/family.
• Transcribes physician orders and administers medications.
• Performs wound treatments per orders and documents.
• Schedules follow-up appointments and transportation as needed.
• Provides nursing leadership to staff on the unit.

Skills

Nursing care

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Decision making

Education

LPN/LVN program or Nursing degree

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Ridgeway, South Carolina

Job Summary

Ridgeway Manor Healthcare Center, a leading provider of innovative housing solutions for seniors, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team in Ridgeway, South Carolina. As a LPN, you will provide direct nursing care to our residents in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines, and established facility policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Directs the daily activities of certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures
• Ensures that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned
• Participates in the admission, discharge, and transfers of residents as required
• Observes for changes in residents' status, notifying the physician and resident's family or representative and documenting accordingly
• Transcribes physician orders to medical records and carries out orders as written
• Prepares and administers medications as per physicians' orders and observes for adverse effects
• Performs wound treatments as per physicians' orders, observes for changes, and documents accordingly
• Schedules follow-up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated
• Provides nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit
• Provides direct care skills

Additional Responsibilities

• Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents' needs are holistically met
• Enables and empowers residents to take an active role in their care and to make informed decisions
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications
• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel
• Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings

Requirements

• A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program
• Prior experience in long-term care preferred but not required
• Current unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in practicing state
• Current CPR certification

Additional Tasks

• Treats all residents with dignity and respect, promotes and protects all residents' rights
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures
• Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves

Personal Skills and Traits Desired

• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to, and be an example of teamwork
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public