Lpn Nights

PACS

6d • $32 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Forest Acres Post Acute is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise the day-to-day activities of nursing assistants. The role supports quality care in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, facility policies, and direction from nursing leadership. The facility is a 132-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Downtown Columbia, South Carolina.

The LPN administers medications and treatments, monitors and documents resident conditions, coordinates care with physicians and other healthcare team members, and helps maintain a safe, supportive environment. The position also includes shift-level administrative and supervisory duties, documentation, staff development, safety and infection-control oversight, and participation in care planning and quality assurance.

Twelve-hour shifts are available. The posting advertises $32–$36 per hour plus shift differential. Full-time employees are offered a 401(k) with company match and healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities are also offered.

Requirements

• Current, active, unencumbered license to practice as an LPN/LVN in South Carolina.
• Graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program or possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and communicate information about a resident’s condition.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and of laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to nursing care facilities.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant, exercise leadership and supervisory skills, and work harmoniously with others.
• Ability to plan, organize, implement, and interpret programs, goals, policies, and procedures related to quality care.
• Ability to work effectively and tactfully with residents, families, personnel, visitors, government agencies, and the public.
• Ability to move intermittently during the workday and lift, push, pull, move, or carry at least 25 pounds to a height of five feet and a distance of 50 feet.
• Ability to meet the facility’s general health requirements, including medical and physical examination requirements, and to assist with resident evacuation when necessary.
• Must maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.

Nice To Haves

• Long-term care experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, compassionate nursing care to residents and supervise nursing assistants’ day-to-day activities.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered, verify resident identity, maintain accurate medication records, and report discrepancies.
• Monitor residents’ physical and emotional condition, take and record vital signs, and notify physicians and family members of changes or incidents as appropriate.
• Document care, resident responses, orders, admissions, transfers, discharges, incidents, and other required information in resident records.
• Coordinate nursing care with physicians, nursing staff, other departments, residents, and families to support each resident’s care plan and overall needs.
• Direct and support assigned nursing personnel, develop work assignments, make rounds, provide shift reports, and communicate staffing needs to the Nurse Supervisor.
• Participate in admissions, transfers, discharges, discharge planning, resident orientation, and arrangements for transportation when needed.
• Review and help maintain resident care plans, nursing objectives, and quality assurance activities.
• Support staff orientation, in-service training, continuing education, and clinical supervision of nurse aide trainees.
• Maintain safe, clean, and sanitary work and resident-care areas; promote hand hygiene, infection control, proper use of protective equipment, and emergency preparedness.
• Monitor the availability and safe use of medications, supplies, and equipment, and report or address needs according to facility procedures.
• Follow confidentiality, information security, safety, and facility policy requirements, and report suspected violations, fraud, hazards, or incidents as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match for full-time employees.
• Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, for full-time employees.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Shift differential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree