Description

 Skilled Nursing-LPN

Shift Details

Full Time ; 12 hour shifts

 * Quarterly $2,500 bonus for up to $10,000 

Myrtle Beach Manor is seeking a Skilled Nursing Facility LPN to join the team!

The LPN is responsible for monitoring the health and wellbeing of 

our residents and provides leadership support and assistance with resident care and services. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to medication care administration, communication with 

resident support services and families and maintaining clinical quality assurance while leading, 

demonstrating and supporting all the elements of wellness which are core components of Phoenix. 

programs and services.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Resident Care

• Identifies on-going needs and services of residents through the assessment / Personalized 

Service Plan (PSP) process

• Ensures proper follow through and documentation for residents with a change in clinical care 

needs

• Assist the Wellness Director with Completing the clinical sections of monthly wellness visits 

and PSP to accurately reflect the resident monthly.

• Informs the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director of any changes in medication or 

service level that may result in a higher tier level or potential move-out.

• Assist with obtaining weights and vital signs monthly for each resident prior to completing

monthly wellness health updates

• Assist with direct resident care as needed

Structure

• Reviews for accuracy and compliance, all physician orders that are prescribed during the shift

and notifying the pharmacy of needed refills

• Conducts controlled substance declining inventory sheets counts at the beginning and end of 

each shift with the exiting and/or oncoming Nurse/Med Tech to ensure accuracy and that 

it reflects the correct number of narcotics available at all times.

• Acts as a liaison with pharmacy to ensure effective services for our residents

• Checks accuracy and labeling for all medications delivered from the pharmacy and before 

administering to a resident. Follows up directly with the pharmacy for any identified issues 

or concerns And notifies the Wellness Director of any discrepancies.

• Supports the Wellness Director with maintaining wellness files according to Phoenix policies 

and state regulations.

• Ensures the community emergency kits remain stocked with the proper supplies

• Monitoring of each resident’s medication and treatment profile to ensure each medication and 

treatment is administered as ordered and documented accurately.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATION

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse 

• A minimum of one year of experience working with elders or disabled individuals, preferred

• Must have demonstrated Leadership capabilities

• Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care or Skilled Nursing, 

preferred

• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available to our customers at peak 

service delivery days and times.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Understanding of infection control procedures

• Proficient in using MS Office

• Understands and able to implement Personalized Service Plans

• Understands advanced directives and end-of-life care

• Understands and embraces the assisted living philosophy

• Understands nursing function in assisted living, quality of care and quality of life objectives

• Demonstrated knowledge of state regulations. Proficient in using state audit compliance 

tools

• Is proficient in time management skills and adherence to deadlines

• Has exceptional grammar and documentation skills

• Understands basic concepts of risk management

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

In an 8 hour workday, associate may stand / walk:

Hours at one time: 0 - 2

Total hours/ day: 4 – 6

In an 8 hour workday, associate may sit:

Hours at one time: 0 - 2

Total hours/ day: 2 – 4

In an 8 hour workday, associate may drive:

30-60 minutes, 1 - 2 times a week

Associate will support / assist: (Maximum lbs)

Frequency: 50 lbs

Occasionally: 150 lbs

Associate will lift / carry (Maximum lbs)

Frequency: 40 lbs

Occasionally: 70 lbs

Height of lift: 3 – 4 feet

Distance of carry: 30 yards

Associate will use hands for repetitive:

Simple grasping, pushing, and pulling, fine manipulation