LPN - Memory Care - PRN

Company: Bishop Gadsden
Location: Charleston
Posted on: January 13, 2022

Job Description:

LPN - Memory Care - PRN
Our LPN position 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. This position will also supervise unlicensed staff assigned to the unit as needed. The successful candidate will have compassion for and the desire to work with the elderly. We currently offer PRN opportunities.
Be BG! Benefits for Bishop Gadsden Team Members
Bishop Gadsden located on James Island, is a not-for-profit, faith-based retirement community, affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Bishop Gadsden is known as the Southeast's leading life care retirement community and is located on 134 acres of lush marshlands and majestic oaks on James Island, just 10 minutes from downtown Charleston.
As an employee of Bishop Gadsden, located on James Island, you are working for an employer that wants you to be successful both personally and professionally.-- Each employee is part of a dedicated team whose daily work is valued and truly appreciated by residents, families and fellow--employees.
All team members are eligible for benefits such as:

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• Free 24/7 TELADOC for team member and household
  
• PayActiv
  
• 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 for all team members
  
• 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
  
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  • Responsible for total nursing care of residents
    
  • Visit each resident throughout the shift and instruct C.N.A.'s in the needs of residents
    
  • Interact with staff, residents, families, and physicians to provide optimum care for each resident
    
  • Document all pertinent information in resident's record daily and follow up with other staff to ensure accuracy of care
    
  • Participate with facility Quality Improvement as directed, as well as chart audits
    
  • Administer medications according to established procedures and in a timely manner
    
  • Participate in Med Tech training and counselling
    
  • Encourage resident participation in unit life and activities
    
  • Encourage staff interaction with residents during waking hours
    
  • Keep management informed regarding performance of personnel assigned to the unit
    
  • Assume a leadership role and demonstrate this role to unit personnel by example
    
  • Provide direction and supervision for C.N.A.s and unit staff if necessary
    
  • Assist in unit orientation and guidance of all new employees
    
  • Work independently with proper direction
    
  • Perform all duties assigned in an effective, timely, and professional manner
    
    Qualifications
    
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    • Must be at least 18yrs or age
      
    • Must have the ability and knowledge to act in a supervisory capacity
      
    • Consistently demonstrate professionalism and clinical skills
      
    • Ability to stand, stoop, bend, reach, squat, climb, reach above head, carry, and lift (up to 50 lbs.)
      
    • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and written
      
    • Maintain professional appearance and conduct exhibiting a respectful and courteous demeanor at all times
      
      Required Education and Experience
      
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      • Must be licensed by the state of South Carolina and in good standing with a current active license
        
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