Licensed Practical Nurse (2nd & 3rd shift)

Cheraw Healthcare•Cheraw, SC

8h•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing nursing care to residents, including administering medications, performing treatments, documenting resident conditions, and communicating with physicians and families. The role requires adherence to scheduled shifts and performing various bedside care duties to ensure resident comfort and quality of life.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Licensed by South Carolina Board of Nursing by examination or reciprocity.

Nice To Haves

IV therapy certification (allows starting IVs and giving IV antibiotics, but not mixing or IV push).

Responsibilities

Make daily assignments if in charge of the shift.
Make rounds with outgoing nurse and receive report on residents' condition.
Administer medications as scheduled.
Perform scheduled treatments.
Complete daily and PRN documentation.
Complete incident reports and behavior monitor logs.
Notify MD for any changes in residents' status or abnormal labs.
Receive and transcribe physician's orders.
Request lab work, schedule X-rays, and doctor's appointments.
Notify responsible party for incidents, changes in condition, or scheduled appointments.
Make transportation arrangements for residents as needed.
Review labs and place in chart (7 AM-3 PM shift).
Document weights and report significant changes to dietary (3 PM-11 PM shift).
Receive, check, and sign delivery from pharmacy (3 PM-11 PM shift).
Chart vital signs (11 PM-7 AM shift).
Check and have MARs and treatment books ready for the next month (11 PM-7 AM shift).
Fax orders to pharmacy on Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
Check emergency carts and expiration dates on all multidose vials daily.
Defrost and clean refrigerators and med carts on Sunday (11 PM-7 AM shift).
Make copies of daily worksheet and midnight census and distribute.
Handle call-ins and fill in the sheet.
Assist in admitting and discharging residents.
Start IVs and give IV antibiotics if IV therapy certified (but not mix or do IV push).
Ensure dietary supplements and bedtime snacks are given in a timely manner.
Perform all aspects of bedside care necessary for resident comfort and quality of life.
Assist with call lights.
Communicate with DON, ADON, supervisors, and MDS Coordinator regarding residents' care.
Work well with physical, occupational, and speech therapies.
Perform other routine and special functions as assigned or necessary.