Lexington Medical - Extended Care

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).. Exhibits commitment and pride through personal example by speaking positively about LMC, the department employees, and guests.. Maintains confidentiality by: Discouraging gossip; Using discretion when discussing patient, work or LMC related information with others.. 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.. Have you ever been employed with Lexington Medical Center or LMC Extended Care?

lpn licensed practical nurse

*7am - 7pm Four (4) week days with rotating weekends* _*Full Time Sign-on Bonus: Up to $10,000*_ *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* *Minimum Years of Experience: *None *Substitutable Education & Experience: *None *Required Certifications/Licensure: *Licensed in South Carolina as an LPN; \*\*Refer to Mandatory Certification Requirements P&P for required education / certification for various nursing specialties. *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 Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Medical specialties: * Geriatrics Physical setting: * Long term care * Nursing home Standard shift: * Day shift Supplemental pay types: * Differential pay * Signing bonus Supplemental schedule: * Holidays Weekly schedule: * 3x12 * 4x12 * Rotating weekends Application Question(s): * Have you ever been employed with Lexington Medical Center or LMC Extended Care? Work Location: In person

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