(LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse

Ridgeway-Manor-Healthcare-Center-; Ridgeway (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeway Manor Healthcare Center in Ridgeway, SC seeks a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct nursing care to our residents. You will administer medications, monitor patients, and ensure compliance with all regulations and facility policies.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program with an active SC license and CPR certification, and is prepared to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program.
• Current unrestricted LPN license in SC.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily activities of nursing assistants per regulations and policies.
• Administers medications as ordered and monitors for adverse effects.
• Documents patient status and communicates with physicians and families as needed.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges of residents.
• Provides nursing leadership and direct care to residents.
• Coordinates with interdisciplinary team to meet resident needs.

Skills

Direct patient care

Team collaboration

Assessment skills

Communication

Education

Nursing degree (RN/LPN)

Approved LPN/LVN program

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