LPN | Assisted Living | Evenings 

This day shift LPN opportunity 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. The successful candidate will have compassion for and the desire to work with the elderly. We offer pay starting at $27.00/ hr. with applicable shift differentials, additional base pay for experience and bonus opportunities! 

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

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 full-time candidate will enjoy access to a wide range of benefits such as:

• 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 Café / Employee onsite dining options
• Free Onsite and close proximity parking
• Holiday Pay (9 holidays) paid at time and ½ 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)