Licensed Practical Nurse, FT Days (7am-3pm)

Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement•Charleston, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

LPN | Skilled NursingFull Time, 7am-3pm Bishop Gadsden, The premier senior living community in the Southeast known for its standard for exceptional health and rehab, is currently seeking LPN'S for our team. Our LPN's provides quality nursing care to residents in a skilled nursing setting through professional and pleasant interaction. They carefully assess and evaluate the well-being of residents and take accurate action. The successful candidate will have compassion for and the desire to work with the elderly. A Typical Day: Responsible for total nursing care of residents Visit each resident throughout the shift and instruct C.N.A.’s in the needs of residents Interact with staff, residents, families, and physicians to provide optimum care for each resident Document all pertinent information in resident’s record daily and follow up with other staff to ensure accuracy of care Administer medications according to established procedures and in a timely manner Encourage resident participation in unit life and activities Encourage staff interaction with residents during waking hours Keep Charge Nurse informed regarding performance of personnel assigned to the unit Assume a leadership role and demonstrate this role to unit personnel by example Supervise unlicensed staff assigned to the unit as needed Provide direction and supervision for C.N.A.s if necessary Assist in unit orientation and guidance of all new employees Work independently with proper direction Perform all duties assigned in an effective, timely, and professional manner

Requirements

Must be licensed (LPN) by the state of South Carolina and in good standing with a current active license
Must have the ability and knowledge to act in a supervisory capacity
Consistently demonstrate professionalism and clinical skills
Maintain professional appearance and conduct exhibiting a respectful and courteous demeanor at all times
Ability to stand, stoop, bend, reach, squat, climb, reach above head, carry, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and written

Responsibilities

Responsible for total nursing care of residents
Visit each resident throughout the shift and instruct C.N.A.’s in the needs of residents
Interact with staff, residents, families, and physicians to provide optimum care for each resident
Document all pertinent information in resident’s record daily and follow up with other staff to ensure accuracy of care
Administer medications according to established procedures and in a timely manner
Encourage resident participation in unit life and activities
Encourage staff interaction with residents during waking hours
Keep Charge Nurse informed regarding performance of personnel assigned to the unit
Assume a leadership role and demonstrate this role to unit personnel by example
Supervise unlicensed staff assigned to the unit as needed
Provide direction and supervision for C.N.A.s if necessary
Assist in unit orientation and guidance of all new employees
Work independently with proper direction
Perform all duties assigned in an effective, timely, and professional manner

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
401(k) Matching Retirement Plan
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and ability to cash in unused PTO
Free 24/7 TELADOC for team member and household
Wellness Programs and Facilities with discounts on personal training and massage therapy
Scholarship Opportunities for Education and Student Debt Payoff
Company paid CPR/AED classes
Annual Nursing Awards
Free Onsite and close proximity parking
Holiday Pay (9 holidays) paid at time and ½ for hourly team members