LPN $7,500 Sign On Bonus

PACS•Aiken, SC

3d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Edgefield Post Acute is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. The facility is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those they serve and values the relationships built within the community, with teammates, and with residents and their families. This role offers a supportive, team-oriented environment for those passionate about providing exceptional care.

Requirements

Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program.
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in this state.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Current CPR certification.
Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing.
Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional nursing care to residents.
Administer medications and treatments.
Accurately document resident care.
Collaborate with physicians, therapists, CNAs, and fellow nurses.
Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families.
Help create a positive, caring environment every day.
Provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned comply with the facility's written policies and procedures.
Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
Complete and file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon the resident’s admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
Receive telephone orders from physicians and record on the Physicians’ Order Form.
Transcribe physician’s orders to resident charts, cardex, medication cards, treatment/care plans, as required.
Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care.
Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment.
Ensure that narcotic records are accurate for your shift.
Receive/give the nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours.
Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions.
Greet newly admitted residents upon admission and escort them to their rooms as necessary.
Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility.
Implement and maintain established nursing objectives and standards.
Ensure that direct nursing care is provided by a licensed nurse, a certified nursing assistant, and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure.
Administer professional services such as; catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc., as required.
Obtain sputum, urine and other specimens for lab tests as ordered.
Take and record TPRs, blood pressures, etc., as necessary.
Monitor seriously ill residents as necessary.
Ensure that personnel providing direct care to residents are providing such care in accordance with the resident’s care plan and wishes.
Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
Participate in developing, planning, conducting, and scheduling in-service training classes.
Implement and maintain an effective orientation program that orients the new employee to your shift, its policies and procedures, and to his/her job position and duties.
Ensure that all personnel performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood/body fluids participate in appropriate in-service training programs prior to performing such tasks.
Ensure that your assigned work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
Ensure that your unit’s resident care rooms, treatment areas, etc., are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
Ensure that your assigned personnel follow established handwashing and hand hygiene technique in the administering of nursing care procedures.
Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the infection control program for monitoring communicable and/or infectious diseases among the residents and personnel.
Recommend to the Nurse Supervisor the equipment and supply needs of your unit/shift.
Ensure that an adequate stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is maintained on your unit/shift at all times to meet the needs of the residents.
Ensure that only trained and authorized personnel operate your unit/shift’s equipment.
Ensure that all personnel operate nursing service equipment in a safe manner.
Review care plans daily to ensure that appropriate care is being rendered.
Ensure that your nurses’ notes reflect that the care plan is being followed when administering nursing care or treatment.
Review resident care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs.
Ensure that your assigned certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are aware of the resident care plans.