LPN PRN

PACS

5d • $25 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Union Post Acute is a long-term care and rehabilitation community in Union, South Carolina, serving residents in assisted living and skilled nursing. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct nursing care and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants, following applicable standards, regulations, and facility procedures to maintain quality resident care. This PRN role requires at least three 12-hour shifts per month; day and night shifts are available.

The position includes clinical, administrative, documentation, medication-administration, personnel, safety, and care-planning responsibilities. The LPN coordinates with residents, families, nursing assistants, physicians, and other departments; monitors residents and reports changes; maintains accurate records; and helps ensure a safe, supportive, and comfortable environment. The LPN also supports staff development, infection control, and compliance with facility policies and applicable regulations.

Requirements

• Current, active, unencumbered South Carolina LPN/LVN license in good standing.
• Current CPR certification.
• Graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program or possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, including technical procedures and policy manuals.
• Ability to communicate resident condition information and respond effectively to questions from managers and employees.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and the laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to nursing care facilities.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant and to plan, organize, implement, and interpret nursing programs and procedures.
• Leadership and supervisory ability, tact, patience, a positive disposition, and ability to work harmoniously with staff, residents, families, visitors, and agencies.
• Ability to meet the physical and health requirements of the role, including moving intermittently and lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying at least 25 pounds; may need to assist with emergency resident evacuation.
• Ability to work effectively with residents who are ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, or at times hostile, and to cope with mental and emotional stress.
• Must maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.

Nice To Haves

• Long-term care experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise nursing assistants’ day-to-day activities.
• Direct shift functions and help ensure nursing personnel follow facility policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered, verify resident identity, maintain accurate narcotic records, and report medication discrepancies.
• Monitor residents’ conditions, provide treatments and procedures as required, and notify physicians and family members of relevant changes or incidents.
• Maintain accurate and timely resident records, including admission, transfer, discharge, treatment, medication, and incident documentation.
• Coordinate resident care with physicians, CNAs, nursing staff, families, and interdisciplinary and support departments.
• Support admissions, transfers, discharges, orientation of residents and families, and discharge planning.
• Conduct rounds and help ensure staff follow assignments, resident care plans, nursing standards, and safety and infection-control procedures.
• Participate in quality assurance, facility surveys, staff evaluations, training, continuing education, and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
• Monitor and report staffing, equipment, supply, safety, and resident-care needs to the Nurse Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work and care environment and ensure appropriate use of personal protective and safety equipment.
• Assist with restorative and rehabilitative programs and resident assessment and care-plan review.

Benefits

• Competitive wages of $25.00–$27.75 per hour based on experience, plus shift differentials.
• Supportive leadership and team environment.
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree