Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Woodruff Manor Skilled Nursing

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System•Woodruff, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provides direct age-specific care to selected residents. The LPN performs selected activities utilizing the Resident Assessment Instrument and the Nursing process based on delegation from the Registered Nurse. This role requires the ability to provide and understand the specific communication, developmental, and treatment needs of residents, staff, and visitors ranging in age from early adult to late adult.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Graduate of nursing program.
Strong computer skills with accuracy in typing.
Ability to coordinate and file (electronically and paper) alphabetically.
Excellent professional communication skills.
License from an approved nursing program.
Skilled in data entry - Microsoft Word and Excel.
Skillfully operate and maintain computer, printer, and fax machines; telephone system.
Demonstrates practice to maintain a safe environment and reports safety issues for residents, visitors, co-workers, and self.
Recognizes risk management situations and reports them in a timely manner.
Promptly reports equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel; uses chain of command when reporting problems/concerns.
Demonstrates compliance with policies regarding HIPAA and resident confidentiality, confidentiality of facility information and residents - rights and responsibilities.
Demonstrates knowledge of the purpose of the Ethics Committee, including referral process.
Successfully completes initial orientation and annual required computerized training, competencies and annual health evaluation.
Attends unit staff meetings, applying knowledgeable of facility's policies and procedures, medical terminology and specific services of departments.
Identifies and actively supports positive relations within team and across department lines.
Maintains an open and positive attitude by a willingness to participate in new initiatives.
Synthesizes complex or diverse information (Analytical).
Manages difficult or emotional resident/customer situations; responds promptly to resident needs; solicits resident feedback in an attempt to achieve an optimum level of resident care; treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values (Resident/Customer Service).
Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to the ideas of others; and is willing to try new solutions and options; demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; respectfully helps to educate others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment (Interpersonal Skills).
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, excellence and attention to detail; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality and excellence (Quality).
Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly (Safety and Security).
Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and in a timely manner; supports the goals and values of the organization; benefits organization through outside activities and representation of the company; supports affirmative action and respects diversity; prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently (Organizational Support).
Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to the views of others; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts the success of the team above his/her own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed (Teamwork).
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens for and seeks proper clarification; responds well to questions asked; demonstrates excellent group presentation skills; participates in meetings and enrichment discussions; writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet appropriate needs; presents numerical data effectively and legibly; and is able to read and interpret written information (Oral and Written Communication).

Nice To Haves

Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in South Carolina

Responsibilities

Provides direct age-specific care to selected residents.
Performs selected activities utilizing the Resident Assessment Instrument and the Nursing process based on delegation by the Registered Nurse.
Monitors and controls noise at the desk to ensure professional conduct and appearance.
Assures the nursing station desk is attended.
Maintains a clean, neat, and organized desk area to facilitate workflow.
Ensures confidential and PHI information is properly secured.
Routinely maintains standards of CMS/ Medicare/Medicaid Standards and other licensing and regulatory agencies.
Demonstrates practice to maintain a safe environment and reports safety issues for residents, visitors, co-workers, and self.
Recognizes risk management situations and reports them in a timely manner.
Promptly reports equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
Uses chain of command when reporting problems/concerns.
Demonstrates compliance with policies regarding HIPAA and resident confidentiality, confidentiality of facility information and residents - rights and responsibilities.
Demonstrates knowledge of the purpose of the Ethics Committee, including referral process.
Successfully completes initial orientation and annual required computerized training, competencies and annual health evaluation.
Attends unit staff meetings.
Applies knowledgeable of facility's policies and procedures, medical terminology and specific services of departments.
Identifies and actively supports positive relations within team and across department lines.
Maintains an open and positive attitude by a willingness to participate in new initiatives.