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National HealthCare Corporation

RN/LPN Licensed Practical Nurse-Night Shift

West Columbia, South Carolina

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Posted Aug 22, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 23, 2026

What this means for you

National HealthCare Corporation is long-term care — slower turnover and deeper relationships with the people you look after. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back. Twelve-hour shifts compress the week — three days on, four days yours.

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Shift
Nights · 12-hour

About this role

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Position: RN/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 7P-7A SHIFT (FT OR PT ONLY) Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of others by sharing your care and compassion? Do you enjoy connecting with your patients while getting to know them and their families? Do you enjoy working in a family-oriented atmosphere? Join our family-oriented team at NHC HealthCare Lexington! NHC fosters an environment of teamwork and provides opportunities to use your comprehensive Nursing Tools. Position Highlights: Is responsible for maintaining clinical competency as evidenced by applying integrated nursing knowledge and skills, leadership, and communication skills. Utilizes the nursing process in assessment, planning, and implementing care. Exhibits organizational ability related to workflow, prioritizing to meet the patient care needs Integrates current standards of practice as well as local, state, and federal regulations related to nursing services in the care of patients. Practices continuous quality improvement thinking and problem-solving skills. Must be caring, compassionate, have good communication skills, have a positive attitude, and be a team player Work Schedule: 7P-7A Job Type: FT OR PT Experience South Carolina LPN Nursing license Benefits Earned Time Off Holiday Incentive Pay Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance 401k with generous company contributions Competitive Pay Uniforms Tuition Reimbursement Advancement Opportunities Work Location: NHC HealthCare Lexington 2993 Sunset Blvd West Columbia, SC 29169 If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care, share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, and have a heart for the geriatric patient, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/lexington/ (https://nhccare.com/locations/lexington/) EOE Licenses & Certifications Preferred Licensed Practical Nurse Skills Preferred Training - LPN Behaviors Preferred Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Motivations Preferred Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Requirements

  • South Carolina LPN Nursing license

Benefits

  • Disability insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Life insurance

About the employer

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National HealthCare Corporation
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You would be looking at National HealthCare Corporation in Franklin, Tennessee — a public senior-care company founded in 1971, headquartered nearby in Murfreesboro, with more than 10,000 people across 58 offices. Its stated aim is senior care with a vision…

3.3 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

  • Supportive peer relationships and a family-like coworker feel
  • Pay described as decent to great by former RN and OT staff
  • Franklin site notes on team building and schedule flexibility

What reviewers flag

  • Reviews frequently cite weak leadership, favoritism, poor communication, and feeling undervalued
  • Limited advancement paths and insufficient training reported
  • High patient loads and inflexible scheduling strain work-life balance
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Living in West Columbia, SC

West Columbia sits just across the Congaree River from downtown Columbia, offering a quieter suburban base with easy access to the capital city's hospitals, dining, and entertainment. The nearby Congaree Riverwalk provides a scenic outdoor escape. A practical choice for nurses who want proximity to major medical centers without living in the urban core.

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State price level · South Carolina
6% below the national average
State index 93.7 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,201/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$56,912/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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