LPN 7p-11p

PACS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Edisto Post-Acute is seeking a Part-Time Evening Nurse (LPN) to join their team. This role involves providing excellent care to residents in a nursing home setting during the evening shift, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The position offers great part-time hours, a friendly and supportive team environment, and the opportunity to make a difference.

Requirements

Current LPN or RN license in SC
Compassionate and positive attitude
Reliable and team-oriented
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in this state.
Current CPR certification.
Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing.
Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Long-term care experience preferred
Knowledge of Point Click Care preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to the residents.
Supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants.
Administer evening medications.
Provide compassionate resident care.
Work closely with the healthcare team.
Help create a safe and comfortable environment for residents.
Direct the day-to-day functions of nursing assistants.
Ensure nursing personnel comply with facility policies and procedures.
Review and update department policies and procedures.
Plan shift services, programs, and activities with nursing staff.
Ensure the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current.
Make reports and recommendations concerning shift activities.
Coordinate nursing services with other resident services.
Ensure nursing personnel comply with job descriptions.
Participate in the facility's quality assurance program.
Participate in facility surveys.
Review and update resident discharge plans.
Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plan.
Interpret department policies and procedures.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents.
Complete accident/incident reports.
Write resident charge slips.
Maintain the Daily Census Report.
Complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, and charting.
Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
Verify resident identity before administering medication/treatment.
Ensure prescribed medication is administered correctly.
Ensure adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment.
Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment.
Ensure narcotic records are accurate.
Notify Nurse Supervisor of drug and narcotic discrepancies.
Review medication cards for accuracy and adherence to stop order policies.
Notify attending physician of automatic stop orders.
Dispose of drugs and narcotics according to procedures.
Participate in employee performance evaluations.
Determine shift staffing requirements.
Inform Nurse Supervisor of staffing needs.
Report absentee call-ins.
Develop work assignments.
Provide leadership to nursing personnel.
Make daily rounds to ensure work assignments are performed correctly.
Ensure nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved training program.
Ensure nurse aide trainees are under direct supervision.
Meet with shift nursing personnel to identify and correct problem areas.
Ensure personnel, residents, and visitors follow policies and procedures.
Develop and maintain good inter-departmental working relationships.
Create and maintain a warm, personal, and positive atmosphere.
Review and report complaints and grievances.
Ensure departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly.
Receive/give nursing report at shift change.
Report occupational exposures.
Report suspected or known incidents of fraud.
Ensure computer workstations are logged off or password protected.
Complete and file required recordkeeping forms/charts.
Encourage physicians to review and sign treatment plans and progress notes.
Receive and record telephone orders from physicians.
Transcribe physician’s orders to resident charts, cardex, medication cards, and treatment/care plans.
Chart nurses’ notes descriptively.
Fill out and complete accident/incident reports.
Record new/changed diet orders.
Report discrepancies in physician’s orders, diet changes, or charting errors.
Fill out and complete transfer forms.
Ensure documentation for unauthorized discharges is entered.
Perform routine charting duties.
Sign and date all entries in the resident’s medical record.
Inform nursing personnel of new admissions.
Ensure rooms are ready for new admissions.
Greet and escort newly admitted residents.
Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members.
Make rounds with physicians.
Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Consult with resident’s physician regarding care, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Review resident’s chart for specific treatments, medication orders, and diets.
Implement and maintain established nursing objectives and standards.
Ensure prescribed treatments are administered correctly.
Ensure direct nursing care is provided by qualified personnel.
Cooperate with and coordinate social and activity programs.
Notify resident’s attending physician of accidents or incidents.
Notify resident’s attending physician and next-of-kin of changes in resident’s condition.
Carry out restorative and rehabilitative programs.
Inspect nursing service treatment areas daily.
Administer professional services such as catheterization, tube feedings, suction, dressing changes, taking blood, giving massages, range of motion exercises, and care for the dead/dying.
Use restraints when necessary.
Obtain specimens for lab tests.
Take and record TPRs and blood pressures.
Monitor seriously ill residents.
Check foods brought in by family/visitors.
Ensure residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
Meet with residents and/or family members.
Arrange transportation for discharged residents.
Ensure discharged residents are escorted.
Inform family members of a resident’s death.
Call funeral homes when requested.
Participate in in-service training classes.
Implement and maintain an effective orientation program for new employees.
Assist in standardizing work methods.
Assist in training personnel on tasks involving potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
Assist in planning clinical supervision for nurse aide trainees.
Attend and participate in outside training programs.
Attend and participate in annual facility in-service training programs.
Attend and participate in advance directive in-service training programs.
Attend and participate in continuing education programs.
Monitor personnel to ensure adherence to safety regulations.
Ensure departmental policies and procedures, including dress codes, are followed.
Assist in identifying and recording tasks with potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
Ensure personnel performing tasks with potential exposure participate in training.
Ensure adequate supply of personal protective equipment is available.
Ensure assigned work areas are clean and sanitary.
Ensure resident care rooms, treatment areas, etc., are clean, safe, and sanitary.
Ensure personnel follow handwashing and hand hygiene techniques.
Ensure personnel participate in fire safety and disaster preparedness drills.
Participate in the infection control program.
Ensure personnel follow infection control procedures for isolation precautions.
Ensure nursing personnel follow procedures for use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
Participate in developing and implementing procedures for reporting hazardous conditions.
Ensure personnel use safety equipment when lifting or moving residents.
Report missing/illegible labels and MSDSs.
Recommend equipment and supply needs.
Ensure adequate stock levels of medications, supplies, and equipment.
Participate in developing and implementing procedures for safe operation of equipment.
Ensure only trained personnel operate equipment.
Ensure personnel operate equipment safely.
Monitor procedures to ensure efficient use of supplies.
Ensure MSDSs are on file for hazardous chemicals.
Review care plans daily.
Inform Nurse Supervisor of changes needed on care plans.
Ensure nurses’ notes reflect care plan adherence.
Review resident care plans for appropriate goals, problems, approaches, and revisions.
Ensure CNAs are aware of resident care plans and refer to them before administering care.
Assist in planning, scheduling, and revising the MDS.
Provide data to the Quality Assurance & Assessment Committee.