LPN/RN Nurse | Cowens, SC

Charles Lea Center•Spartanburg, SC

3d•$30 - $32•Remote

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, primarily in residential settings. The nurse delivers individualized care, supports individuals in achieving their goals, and helps ensure compliance with professional nursing standards, regulations, and organizational policies. The position also serves as a clinical resource for individuals, families, and support staff. The nurse participates in an on-call rotation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned. On-call duties include triaging concerns, advising staff, coordinating referrals, and conducting on-site visits when needed. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Primary duties may be conducted remotely, with the flexibility to work at a CLC location as needed under the interdepartmental Remote Work Policy. Frequent travel by car within Spartanburg County is required. The role involves medication distribution in varied settings, frequent walking, possible contact with contagious illnesses, and 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 and document medications in accordance with physician orders, agency policies, and regulatory standards.
Monitor individuals’ physical and mental health, communicate significant changes to the Program Manager and Lead Nurse, and make nursing 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.
Participate in the on-call rotation, triage medical concerns, guide staff, coordinate referrals, and conduct on-site visits when necessary.
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.
Receive verbal physician orders, follow up to obtain written documentation, and update MARs.
Educate and train staff and individuals on health-related topics and the proper use of adaptive and medical equipment; document training and coach staff in developing competencies.
Participate in developing and implementing individualized support plans and attend interdisciplinary team meetings to provide health-related recommendations.
Assist with activities of daily living and other support as 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, comply with applicable policies and regulations, practice within the Nurse Practice Act, and protect confidential health information.
Travel by car within Spartanburg County to homes, apartments, and other locations as needed.