LPN/RN Nurse | Cowpens CTH II | Weekend Shift

Charles Lea Center•Spartanburg, SC

7d•$30 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Charles Lea Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated LPN or RN to provide high-quality, person-centered healthcare to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential settings. The nurse supports individuals in achieving their goals, promotes their health, safety, and well-being, and helps ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, professional nursing standards, and organizational policies. The role includes direct nursing care, medication administration and management, clinical assessments, coordination of medical services, staff training, and participation in individualized support planning and interdisciplinary team meetings. The nurse also participates in an on-call rotation, providing triage, clinical guidance, referrals, and on-site support when needed. The schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Primary duties may be conducted at Cowpens CTH II, with frequent car travel within Spartanburg County to homes, apartments, and other locations. Work involves frequent walking and may include contact with patients who have contagious illnesses. The role requires regular standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and hands-on support; reasonable accommodations are available.

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 meet the role’s physical requirements, including regular standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and hands-on support.

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 medications according to physician orders, agency policies, and regulatory standards, and document administration.
Monitor and assess individuals’ physical and mental health and communicate significant changes to the Program Manager and Lead Nurse.
Perform nursing assessments and make recommendations in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act.
Attend medical appointments and coordinate medical services as needed.
Provide skilled nursing services, including injections, complex wound care, tracheostomy care, PEG tube feedings, and other specialized interventions as required.
Participate in an on-call rotation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned.
Triage medical concerns, provide clinical guidance to staff, and coordinate referrals to physicians, urgent care providers, and emergency services when appropriate.
Conduct on-site visits when needed to assess health concerns and determine appropriate interventions.
Assist with medication administration or provide shift coverage for the CTH II Cowpens home as needed.
Complete medication audits and reviews, conduct medication-pass competency evaluations, and provide corrective training and follow-up when concerns are identified.
Receive verbal physician orders, follow up to obtain written documentation, and update medication administration records accordingly.
Provide health-related education and training to staff and individuals receiving services.
Train staff on use of adaptive and medical equipment, including feeding devices, mechanical lifts, wheelchairs, communication devices, shower chairs, and adaptive utensils and equipment.
Document training activities and support staff competency through hands-on coaching and mentoring.
Participate in the development and implementation of individualized support plans and attend interdisciplinary team meetings, providing recommendations on medical and health-related concerns.
Assist individuals with activities of daily living and other activities as needed, including meals and feeding, bathing and grooming, dressing, toileting, recreation, and rehabilitative exercises.
Promote independence, dignity, and goal achievement through a person-centered approach.
Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation, work within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act, comply with applicable policies and regulations, and protect confidential health information.