LPN- $ 7,500 Sign On Bonus

PACS•Greenwood, SC

3d•$26 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Edgefield Post Acute is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise the day-to-day work of nursing assistants at its skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Edgefield, South Carolina. The role is responsible for maintaining high-quality resident-centered care in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements and facility policies. The LPN works with residents and their families, physicians, therapists, CNAs, and other interdisciplinary team members, and may provide leadership and oversight for nursing personnel on the assigned unit or shift. The position includes resident assessment and monitoring, medication and treatment administration, care planning, documentation, admissions and discharges, and coordination of diagnostic, therapeutic, restorative, and rehabilitative services. The LPN also supports staffing and personnel functions, staff orientation and training, infection control, safety and sanitation, equipment and supply management, quality assurance, and compliance with resident privacy and facility procedures. The advertised starting pay is $26–$32 per hour based on experience, with a $3 per hour weekday night shift differential and a $4 per hour weekend shift differential for Saturday and Sunday. A $7,500 sign-on bonus is advertised. Benefits listed include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Employee appreciation events, advancement opportunities, and supportive leadership are also mentioned.

Requirements

Current, unencumbered, active South Carolina LPN/LVN license in good standing.
Graduation from an approved LPN/LVN program or a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and communicate information about resident conditions.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to nursing care facilities.
Leadership and supervisory ability, including the ability to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant and to plan, organize, implement, and interpret care programs and procedures.
Ability to work effectively and tactfully with residents, families, staff, visitors, agencies, and the public, including people who may be ill, upset, hostile, or emotionally distressed.
Ability to apply practical mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to meet the facility’s general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and to push, pull, move, or carry at least 25 pounds to a height of five feet and a distance of 50 feet; may need to assist with resident evacuation.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

Skilled nursing or long-term care experience.
Knowledge of and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise nursing assistants’ day-to-day activities.
Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physicians, verify resident identity, and maintain accurate medication and narcotic records.
Monitor residents’ physical and emotional condition; report changes, accidents, and incidents to appropriate clinical staff and notify physicians and family members when required.
Document nursing care, resident responses, orders, admissions, transfers, discharges, and incidents in the medical record and other required records.
Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, CNAs, other departments, residents, and families to support each resident’s care plan and overall regimen of care.
Lead, assign, and monitor nursing personnel; support staffing, shift handoffs, performance reviews, orientation, and staff training.
Review and support resident care plans and assessments, including coordination with the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator on MDS, RAPs, and Triggers.
Support facility policies, quality assurance, regulatory surveys, infection control, safety, sanitation, and emergency preparedness.
Monitor and recommend nursing supplies and equipment; help ensure safe use and adequate stock levels.
Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, transportation arrangements, and resident or family orientation.
Participate in continuing education and maintain required licensure and certifications.
Protect resident health information and facility information-system access credentials; report suspected privacy, security, or fraud violations.