LPN PT Nights

PACS

6d•$30 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Anchor Post Acute is hiring a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for night shifts at its 120-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Aiken, South Carolina. The role provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day activities of nursing assistants, ensuring care meets applicable federal, state, local, and facility standards. Night shifts run from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with 12-hour shifts available and weekend work required. Pay is $30–$33 per hour, with night-shift differentials of $6 per hour Monday through Friday and $7 per hour Saturday and Sunday. The LPN coordinates resident care and shift activities; administers medications and treatments; documents care and changes in resident condition; supports admissions, transfers, and discharges; and helps maintain care plans, quality assurance, staff training, safety, infection control, and adequate supplies. The position also involves supervising nursing personnel, communicating with residents, families, physicians, and other departments, and performing administrative and reporting duties. The work takes place in office areas and throughout nursing service areas, including drug rooms, nurses’ stations, and resident rooms. The role may involve frequent interruptions, emotionally upset or hostile individuals, exposure to infectious materials and hazardous chemicals, and work beyond normal hours or callback during emergencies. Physical demands include moving intermittently and lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying at least 25 pounds; assistance with resident evacuation may be necessary.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an approved LPN/LVN program.
Current, active, unencumbered South Carolina LPN license in good standing.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts and weekends.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and laws and regulations pertaining to nursing care facilities.
Leadership and supervisory ability, sound judgment, and ability to work harmoniously with and supervise personnel.
Ability to communicate resident condition information and deal tactfully with residents, families, personnel, visitors, and government agencies.
Ability to move intermittently during the workday and lift, push, pull, move, or carry at least 25 pounds; may need to assist with resident evacuation.
Must meet facility general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a fast-paced, high-admissions healthcare setting.
Knowledge of and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants.
Coordinate shift services and ensure nursing personnel follow facility policies, procedures, job descriptions, and applicable regulations.
Prepare, administer, and document medications and treatments as ordered; verify resident identity and maintain accurate narcotic records.
Complete resident records and charting for admissions, transfers, discharges, care, incidents, orders, and changes in condition.
Coordinate with physicians, residents, families, nursing staff, and other departments to maintain residents’ care regimens.
Support admissions, transfers, discharges, discharge planning, and related documentation and arrangements.
Review residents’ care plans and notes, monitor care delivery, and notify the Nurse Supervisor of needed changes.
Provide leadership to assigned nursing personnel, conduct rounds, develop work assignments, and report staffing needs and performance concerns.
Participate in quality assurance, facility surveys, staff orientation and training, and continuing education.
Maintain safe, clean, and sanitary work and resident-care areas; follow and support infection-control, hand-hygiene, safety, and emergency procedures.
Monitor the supply and equipment needs of the unit and ensure adequate stock and safe equipment use.
Report accidents, incidents, suspected fraud, security issues, hazardous conditions, and other concerns according to facility procedures.