LPN/RN Nurse | Cowpens CTH II
About The Position
The Charles Lea Center is seeking a compassionate LPN or RN to provide person-centered healthcare to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential settings. The nurse delivers individualized care, supports individuals in achieving their goals, and helps ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, professional nursing standards, and organizational policies. The role also provides clinical guidance, training, and support to staff, individuals, families, and support teams. The position includes participation in an on-call rotation, providing triage, clinical guidance, referrals to external providers, and on-site support when needed. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with on-call responsibilities that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Primary duties may be conducted at Cowpens CTH II, with frequent car travel within Spartanburg County to homes, apartments, and other locations. Work may involve medication distribution, frequent walking, and contact with patients who have contagious illnesses.
Requirements
- Current South Carolina LPN or RN license in good standing.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to attend appointments and travel between residential locations as needed.
- Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and participate in an on-call rotation.
- Ability to perform regular standing and walking, lift up to 50 pounds, and provide hands-on support; reasonable accommodations are available.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Experience in residential, long-term care, community-based, or behavioral health settings.
- Experience providing staff training and clinical oversight.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct, individualized nursing care based on physician orders, nursing assessments, and individualized support plans.
- Administer and document medications in accordance with physician orders, agency policies, and regulatory standards.
- Monitor individuals’ physical and mental health and communicate significant changes to the Program Manager and Lead Nurse.
- Perform nursing assessments and make recommendations in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
- Attend medical appointments and help coordinate medical services.
- Provide skilled nursing interventions, including injections, complex wound care, tracheostomy care, and PEG tube feedings, as required.
- Participate in the on-call rotation, triage medical concerns, guide staff, coordinate referrals, and conduct on-site visits when needed.
- Assist with medication administration or shift coverage for the CTH II Cowpens home as needed.
- Complete medication audits and reviews, evaluate staff medication-pass competency, and provide corrective training and follow-up when needed.
- Receive verbal physician orders, obtain written documentation promptly, and update MARs.
- Provide health-related education and training to staff and individuals receiving services.
- Train staff on adaptive and medical equipment, including feeding devices, mechanical lifts, wheelchairs, communication devices, shower chairs, and adaptive utensils and equipment; document training activities.
- Coach and mentor staff to support competency development.
- Participate in developing and implementing individualized support plans and attend interdisciplinary team meetings, providing recommendations on health-related concerns.
- Assist individuals with activities of daily living and other supports when needed, including meals and feeding, bathing and grooming, dressing, toileting, recreational activities, and rehabilitative exercises.
- Promote independence, dignity, and goal achievement through person-centered support.
- Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation, protect confidential health information, and comply with applicable standards, regulations, and organizational policies.
- Travel between residential locations and other sites as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay of $30–$32.
- Full paid training.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Free onsite wellness clinic.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
