Nursing - LPN

Active Day•Florence, SC

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care to members in accordance with physician’s orders, individual plans of care, and emergent needs. The role includes instructing and assisting members, staff, and family members, and ensuring that work complies with company policies and procedures, safety requirements, and regulatory laws and standards. The LPN observes, monitors, and documents members’ vital signs and responses to treatments and medications, and reports abnormalities to the Director of Nursing. The nurse also assists members with daily functional activities, provides health education, and delivers emergency care as required. Medication administration may be required with appropriate certification and Registered Nurse supervision.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
CPR certification.
Valid malpractice insurance policy, if applicable.
At least 21 years of age.
Strong communication and engaging interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Ability to bend, pull, push, squat, turn, transfer, and lift 50 pounds.
Ability to stand for an extended period while providing physical assistance to members.
Successful background check and, where applicable, additional state-specific regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of full-time-equivalent experience in a health care setting.
Prior experience working with seniors and/or adults with special needs.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to members according to individual plans of care, physician’s orders, and emergency needs.
Observe, monitor, and document members’ vital signs and responses to treatments and medications; report abnormalities to the Director of Nursing.
Assist members with daily functional activities, including hygiene, meals, ambulation, arrivals and departures, and social activities.
Provide health education and instruction to staff, members, and family members.
Provide emergency care as required.
Administer medications when required, with appropriate certification and Registered Nurse supervision.
Communicate positively, courteously, and professionally with members and their families, co-workers, referral agencies, and the community.
Participate in staff meetings and in-service educational programs as requested.
Collaborate with the cross-functional team and provide feedback and recommendations to improve the member experience and achieve center goals and objectives.
Comply with company policies and procedures and applicable safety and regulatory laws and standards.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as changed or assigned.