LPN

PACS Group • Greenwood, SC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

McCormick Post Acute is hiring full-time Licensed Practical Nurses to provide direct nursing care to residents in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in McCormick, South Carolina. The LPN also supervises the day-to-day work of nursing assistants and helps maintain high-quality care in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, facility policies, and direction from nursing leadership. Experienced nurses and new graduates are welcome.

The role combines resident care with shift leadership, documentation, medication administration, staff coordination, training, safety and infection-control activities, and care-plan support. LPNs collaborate with physicians, residents and families, nursing assistants, other facility departments, and government agencies as needed. The position may involve work beyond normal hours, temporary work in other positions, and emergency call-backs.

The posting lists pay of $30–$36 per hour, with shift differentials of $4 per hour for nights and $5 per hour for weekends. Available 12-hour shifts are 7:00 AM–7:00 PM or 7:00 PM–7:00 AM. Benefits and opportunities listed include a company-matched 401(k), healthcare benefits, professional development, and tuition reimbursement opportunities.

Requirements

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an approved LPN/LVN program.
• Current, active, unencumbered South Carolina LPN license; the posting identifies this as required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, including technical procedures and policy manuals.
• Ability to communicate information about residents’ conditions and respond effectively to questions from managers and employees.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and of laws, regulations, and guidelines for nursing care facilities.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant and to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, policies, and procedures for quality care.
• Ability to work effectively and tactfully with residents, families, staff, visitors, government agencies, and the public, including people who may be ill, distressed, or hostile.
• Must maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
• Must meet facility general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to move intermittently, cope with mental and emotional stress, and see and hear adequately or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of 5 feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet.
• May need to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and experience with PCC preferred.
• New graduates are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise nursing assistants’ day-to-day activities.
• Coordinate nursing services and shift activities with nursing staff, support personnel, physicians, residents, families, and other departments.
• Implement facility policies and nursing procedures; contribute to quality assurance and participate in facility surveys when requested.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents; assist with discharge planning and transportation arrangements as needed.
• Complete and maintain resident records, charts, reports, orders, incident documentation, census information, and other required paperwork.
• Prepare and administer medications and treatments as ordered; monitor medication supplies and records, and report discrepancies.
• Make rounds and checks, monitor residents’ physical and emotional status, and notify physicians and next of kin of accidents or changes in condition.
• Carry out nursing procedures and restorative or rehabilitative care, obtain specimens, record vital signs, and monitor seriously ill residents as required.
• Review resident care plans and ensure care provided and documented reflects those plans and residents’ wishes.
• Lead, assign, and monitor nursing personnel; report staffing needs and performance or workplace concerns to the Nurse Supervisor.
• Participate in staff orientation, in-service training, continuing education, and clinical supervision of nurse aide trainees.
• Promote safe, clean, and sanitary work areas; support infection control, hand hygiene, emergency preparedness, and proper use of protective equipment.
• Monitor nursing equipment and supply needs and ensure safe, efficient use of equipment and supplies.
• Protect confidential resident and facility information and report suspected unauthorized access, fraud, or privacy violations.
• Provide requested information to the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $30–$36 per hour.
• Night shift differential of $4 per hour.
• Weekend shift differential of $5 per hour.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, for full-time employees.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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