LPN, PRN

Description

This PRN LPN opportunity at Bishop Gadsden (James Island) is to provide quality nursing care to residents in a Memory Care setting through professional and pleasant interaction.  Our LPNs carefully assess and evaluate the well-being of residents and take accurate action. The successful candidate will have compassion for and the desire to work with the elderly.

A Typical Day:

• Interact with staff, residents, families, and physicians to provide optimum care for each resident
• Observe and document any significant changes in residents’ mental or physical condition and communicate to Myers Hall Manager, physician, and family or designee
• Facilitate administration of medications according to established procedures and in a timely manner
• Perform resident treatments as required
• Follows the established procedures for entering and checking physician orders in the EHR
• Participate in and document admissions and transfers
• Oversee the accurate administration of medications by Med Techs, through direct supervision and “hands on” guidance and informal teaching
• Complete assigned monthly charting on time
• Appropriately respond to emergencies and triage as needed
• Accurately take off physicians’ orders and correctly enter them into EHR
• Ensure the accuracy of documentation on all resident Medication Administration Records (MARs)
• Participate in staff in-service education as both a participant and/or educator
• Participate in quality assurance and record audits as requested
• Respect rights and privacy of each resident while fulfilling responsibilities for their medication and care
• Provide leadership and gain confidence of personnel by demonstrating a helpful attitude and assistance with problem solving
• Follow up on resident appointments, outstanding orders, and lab results
• Consistently demonstrate professionalism and clinical skills

Requirements

  What We Need In A Candidate: 

• Must be licensed (LPN) by the state of South Carolina and in good standing with a current active license
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, reach, squat, climb, reach above head, carry, and lift (up to 50 lbs.).
• Ability communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and written in English
• Ability to read and comprehend numbers and written material in English
• Maintain professional appearance and conduct exhibiting a respectful and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Ability to work independently with proper direction.
• Able to perform all duties assigned in an effective, timely, and professional manner
• Able to understand, comprehend, and communicate with older adults, peers, subordinates, and supervisor

What A Candidate Can Expect From Us:

• 401(k) Matching Retirement Plan
• Wellness Programs and Facilities with discounts on personal training and massage therapy
• Access to and discounted BG Spa Services
• Company paid CPR/AED classes
• Community Café / Employee onsite dining options
• Free Onsite and close proximity parking
• Holiday Pay (9 holidays) paid at time and ½ for hourly team members