Licensed Practical Nurse (Part-Time 1st, 2nd & 3rd shift)

Cheraw Healthcare•Cheraw, SC

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse position with shifts available on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts. The role involves providing direct patient care, administering medications and treatments, documenting resident conditions, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

IV therapy experience (to start IVs and give IV antibiotics, but not mix or do IV push).

Responsibilities

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