LPN (NOC Shift)Weekend

PACS•Charleston, SC

About The Position

The LPN/LVN provides and coordinates nursing care for residents in a long-term care facility, while directing nursing assistants and ensuring that nursing services comply with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and standards. The role includes administrative and documentation duties, medication administration, resident assessment and care planning, staff supervision and development, and maintaining safe, sanitary care environments. The LPN works with residents, families, physicians, nursing personnel, other departments, and government agencies to support residents’ overall care and well-being. The position requires an active, unencumbered state LPN/LVN license, current CPR certification, and graduation from an accredited nursing program or an approved LPN/LVN program. Candidates must communicate effectively in English, demonstrate nursing knowledge and leadership, and be able to meet the physical and emotional demands of caring for residents. The position works across office and nursing service areas, including resident rooms, and may involve exposure to infectious materials and hazardous chemicals. The schedule is identified as NOC shift and weekend; the posting also states that work beyond normal hours and emergency call-back may be required.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university nursing program, or graduation from an approved LPN/LVN program.
Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in the state.
Current CPR certification.
Maintain required continuing education and licensing, and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, including technical procedures and policy manuals.
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of residents.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to nursing care facilities.
Leadership, supervisory, planning, organization, communication, and independent decision-making abilities.
Ability to work tactfully and effectively with residents, families, staff, visitors, agencies, and the public, including people who may be upset or hostile.
Ability to move intermittently during the workday and to push, pull, move, or carry at least 25 pounds to a height of five feet and a distance of 50 feet.
Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position and meet the facility’s general health requirements, including medical and physical examinations.
Ability to see and hear adequately, with prosthetics if needed, and to assist with resident evacuation in emergencies when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate the day-to-day work of nursing assistants and other assigned nursing personnel, and ensure adherence to facility policies, procedures, job descriptions, and applicable regulations.
Plan shift services with nursing and support staff; provide leadership, make rounds, address staffing needs, and report concerns to the Nurse Supervisor.
Contribute to nursing department quality assurance, facility inspections, resident discharge planning, and the development and maintenance of nursing procedures.
Complete administrative tasks and resident records, including admission, transfer, discharge, census, medical forms, reports, charting, and incident documentation.
Receive and transcribe physician orders, maintain accurate resident records, document care and resident responses, and report discrepancies or changes as required.
Prepare and administer ordered medications and treatments; verify resident identity, maintain medication and supply stocks, monitor narcotic records, and report discrepancies.
Provide and coordinate resident care, including assessments, treatments, rehabilitation, monitoring, physician communication, and coordination with social, activity, dietary, and other services.
Notify physicians and next of kin of accidents, incidents, or changes in residents’ conditions, and support admissions, transfers, discharges, and post-mortem procedures.
Review resident care plans, ensure care is consistent with plans and resident wishes, and assist with MDS and care-plan coordination.
Participate in staff orientation, training, continuing education, and performance evaluations; ensure appropriate supervision and training of nursing assistants and trainees.
Promote safety, sanitation, infection control, hand hygiene, use of protective equipment, and safe operation of nursing equipment.
Monitor equipment and supply needs, maintain adequate stocks, prevent waste, and ensure that equipment is operated only by trained and authorized personnel.
Protect resident and facility information, maintain confidentiality, and report suspected privacy, information-system, or fraud violations.
Report occupational exposures and hazardous conditions, and participate in fire safety and disaster preparedness activities.