LPN - Assisted Living - PRN

Company: Bishop Gadsden
Location: Charleston
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

LPN - PRN - Assisted Living

This LPN opportunity at Bishop Gadsden (James Island) is to provide quality nursing care to residents in an Assisted Living 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.

Be BG! Benefits for Bishop Gadsden Team Members

Bishop Gadsden located on James Island, is a not-for-profit, faith-based retirement community located on 134 acres of lush marshlands and majestic oaks on James Island, just 10 minutes from downtown Charleston!

We offer team members a flexible, life-friendly and fun work environment, top pay, great benefits, and a community-minded atmosphere! - The successful candidate will enjoy access to a wide range of benefits such as:

Free 24/7 TELADOC for team member and household

PayActiv (Receive 50% of your pay up to $500 prior to pay day)

Wellness Programs and Facilities with discounts on personal training and massage therapy

Access to and discounted BG Spa Services

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Scholarship Opportunities for Education and Student Debt Payoff

Company paid CPR/AED classes

Monthly Employee Appreciation Celebrations/Giveaways

Monthly Safety Cash Giveaways

Annual Nursing Awards

Community Caf-- / Employee onsite dining options

Free Onsite and close proximity parking

Holiday Pay (9 holidays) paid at time and - for hourly team members

Free holiday meal for team members working on a given holiday

End-of-the-Year Bonus

Ability to apply to purchase donated vehicles

Generous Spirit Program where team members earn PTO for working on approved charitable activities

Free Working Advantage Entertainment Benefit Membership (exclusive entertainment discounts/special offers)

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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 supervisors

Required Education and Experience

Must be licensed (LPN) by the state of South Carolina and in good standing with a current active license

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