7am - 7pm with every other Saturday OR Sunday Job Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services for patients in the patient care unit under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The LPN practices within the guidelines set forth by S. C. State Board of Nursing and LCHD policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications Substitutable Education & Experience:

None Required Certifications/Licensure:

Licensed in South Carolina as an LPN; Basic first aid and CPR certification required

Required Training:

Completes yearly safety training and other mandatory classes. Essential Functions Works in a cooperative manner, which fosters relations between employees and patients, patients' families, visitors, fellow employees, and the medical staff. Accepts chain of command, supervision, and constructive criticism. Exhibits commitment and pride through personal example by speaking positively about LMC, the department employees, and guests. Contributes to teamwork and creates harmonious, effective and positive working relationships with others by: Responding to requests in a cooperative and responsive manner; Speaking respectfully of/to other employees and guests by minimizing criticism and adversarial behaviors; Assuming responsibility without making excuses, offering assistance whenever possible without being asked. Respects, understands, and responds with sensitivity to employees and guests by treating others as one would wish to be treated.

Resolves conflicts and problem-solves by:

Remaining calm when confronted; Listening carefully; Acknowledging that the problem is valid to the other person's perception; Attempting to identify solutions and/or referring person to the appropriate authority; Attempting to deliver more than is expected.

Exhibits telephone courtesy by:

Answering promptly with proper name and department; Speaking with a pleasant tone while focusing attention to caller; Transferring calls correctly and promptly; Attending to calls on hold in a timely manner.

Maintains confidentiality by:

Discouraging gossip; Using discretion when discussing patient, work or LMC related information with others. Utilizes the service recovery process to resolve complaints (GIFT). Collects and records data related to patient's physical, psychosocial, and spiritual condition and reports findings to RN. Collaborates with RN to develop and update Plan of Care as needed. Assists with reinforcement of patient and family education. Administers care and treatment as outline din the Plan of Care and in accordance with LCHD's Policies and Procedures. Documents and reports to RN patients' response to care and treatments rendered. Demonstrates ability to provide comfort measures: Provides for personal hygiene needs; Assists patient with nutrition and elimination needs; Provides nonpharmacological and pharmacological interventions to enhance comfort. Demonstrates ability to provide safe patient care environment: Orients patient to environment; Recognizes need to implement safety measures i.e., Spot the Dot, Derm Alert; Follows Policies and Procedures for lifting; Properly uses minimal lift equipment; Follows Infection Control Policies and Procedures. We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families: Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%. Employer paid life insurance - equal to 1x salary Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary Adoption assistance LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment Tuition reimbursement Student loan forgiveness

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$26.00 - $34.52 per hour Expected hours: 24.0 - 36.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Have you ever worked for Lexington Health or Lexington Health Extended Care?

License/Certification:

LPN License (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person