LPN Charge Nurse - PRN

LUTHERAN HOMES OF SOUTH CAROLINA INC•Mount Pleasant, SC

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to residents in a skilled nursing facility. The role includes assessing resident conditions, administering medications, and coordinating care with other healthcare team members. The LPN helps ensure residents’ comfort, privacy, and dignity while delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current LPN license in the state of practice.
Maintain current CPR certification.
Strong clinical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication abilities, and a compassionate approach to resident care.
Ability to lift, turn, move, and transport residents and perform physically demanding tasks, including bending, walking, and standing for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Capacity to handle stressful situations and respond calmly and effectively to emergencies.
Ability to work various shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care according to residents’ individualized care plans while ensuring their comfort, privacy, and dignity.
Provide compassionate, empathetic customer service and high-quality care to residents and their families.
Administer and document physician-ordered medications and treatments accurately and on time.
Monitor residents’ responses to medications and treatments and report adverse reactions or concerns.
Observe residents for changes in condition and promptly and accurately document findings.
Collect and record nursing assessment data and initiate or update nursing plans of care as needed.
Communicate with the Director of Nursing, physicians, and other healthcare team members to coordinate care.
Participate in scheduled care plan meetings and consult with interdisciplinary team members as necessary.
Participate in Quality Assurance reviews and audits to support compliance with facility policies and healthcare regulations.
Follow infection control guidelines and HIPAA privacy rules.
Attend meetings and complete in-services and mandatory training.
Plan, supervise, and evaluate nursing personnel, providing guidance and support as needed.
Make regular rounds and promptly report changes in residents’ conditions to appropriate staff.
Maintain a safe, neat, and clean environment and report environmental deficiencies, equipment problems, and potential safety or fire hazards.
Perform other duties as assigned.