LPN - Assisted Living - Night Shift Staff Nurses

Company: Bishop Gadsden
Location: Charleston
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

LPN - Assisted Living - Night Shift Staff Nurses
These LPN Staff Nurse opportunities 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 timely and accurate action. The successful candidate will have compassion for and the desire to work with the elderly. We offer pay starting between $26.97 - $29.47 / hr. with applicable shift differentials, additional base pay for experience and bonus opportunities!
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!-- Successful candidates will enjoy access to a wide range of benefits such as:

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• Multiple Medical Insurance/ Prescription Plan Options
  
• Company Provided Health Reimbursement Account
  
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Day Care Accounts
  
• Dental/Vision Insurance
  
• Short-term Disability (80% Employer Paid)
  
• Long-term Disability
  
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D Policy
  
• Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Child)
  
• Supplemental Accident/Cancer Insurance Options
  
• 401(k) Matching Retirement Plan
  
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and ability to cash in unused PTO
  
• Free 24/7 TELADOC for team member and household
  
• PayActiv Enrollment
  
• 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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  • 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)
    
  • Ensure that new medications and refills are ordered in a timely manner.
    
  • Completes Resident "Room Checks" as assigned.
    
  • Utilize the LPN calendar and treatment log.
    
  • Participate in Med Tech training and counseling.
    
  • Assist Med Techs with all medication procedures through direct supervision and informal teaching.
    
  • Accept receipt and sign off on received medications and process documentation according to Bishop Gadsden policy.
    
  • Carry assigned LPN cell phone and respond to calls appropriately.
    
  • Complete med cart audits and order medication refills as needed.
    
  • 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
    
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    • 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
      
    • Must be able to understand, comprehend, and communicate with older adults, peers, --subordinates, and supervisors.
      
      Required Education and Experience
      
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      • Must be licensed (LPN) by the state of South Carolina and in good standing with a current active license
        
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