Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Ellen Sagar - Skilled Nursing

• $8,000 sign on bonus (paid in 4 installments over the course of 18 months)
• 12.5% commitment bonus (paid in 4 installments over the course of 12 months)
• Relocation incentive available if relocating 75+ miles (amount varies based on mileage, paid within 30 days of start of employment)

• Total # of beds: 113
• Average patient age: Adult
• Patient Services: long-term care and short-term rehabilitation
• Case Types: psychiatric / memory care, diabetic care, dialysis care as well as foley catheters, trachs, and PEG tubes

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required .
• Must be a graduate of nursing program

• Strong computer skills with accuracy in typing; ability to coordinate and file (electronically and paper) alphabetically; excellent professional communication skills

• License from an approved nursing program

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• Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in South Carolina

• Monitors and controls noise at desk to ensure professional conduct and appearance; assures the nursing station desk is attended
• Maintains a clean, neat, and organized desk area to facilitate workflow, ensuring confidential and PHI information is properly secured

• Skilled in data entry – Microsoft Word and Excel
• Skillfully operate and maintain computer, printer, and fax machines; telephone system

• Routinely maintains standards of CMS/ Medicare/Medicaid Standards and other licensing and regulatory agencies
• Demonstrates practice to maintain a safe environment and reports safety issues for residents, visitors, co-workers, and self
• Recognizes risk management situations and reports them in a timely manner
• Promptly reports equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel; uses chain of command when reporting problems/concerns
• Demonstrates compliance with policies regarding HIPAA and resident confidentiality, confidentiality of facility information and residents’ rights and responsibilities; demonstrates knowledge of the purpose of the Ethics Committee, including referral process
• Successfully completes initial orientation and annual required computerized training, competencies and annual health evaluation

• Attends unit staff meetings, applying knowledgeable of facility’s policies and procedures, medical terminology and specific services of departments
• Identifies and actively supports positive relations within team and across department lines; maintains an open and positive attitude by a willingness to participate in new initiatives

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information.
• Resident/Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional resident/customer situations; responds promptly to resident needs; solicits resident feedback in an attempt to achieve an optimum level of resident care; treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to the ideas of others; and is willing to try new solutions and options; demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; respectfully helps to educate others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Quality - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, excellence and attention to detail; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality and excellence.

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and in a timely manner; supports the goals and values of the organization; benefits organization through outside activities and representation of the company; supports affirmative action and respects diversity; prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to the views of others; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts the success of the team above his/her own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Oral and Written Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens for and seeks proper clarification; responds well to questions asked; demonstrates excellent group presentation skills; participates in meetings and enrichment discussions; writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet appropriate needs; presents numerical data effectively and legibly; and is able to read and interpret written information.

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System