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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Helping Hands Hospice

Aiken, South Carolina

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team.

Posted Oct 6

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour shifts · 7 AM to 7 PM The hours for this position are 7 AM to 7 PM every other Saturday and Sunday.
Unit and setting
Med-Surg Experience working with EEOICPA or occupational illness patients preferred, but not required.EEOICPA or occupational illness patients
License
LPN license Valid and active LPN license in South Carolina.
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
LPN license Valid and active LPN license in South Carolina. Check your license
Certification
CPR certification Current CPR certification (required).
Experience
minimum of one year of clinical experience Minimum of one year of clinical experience (home health, med-surg, or hospice preferred).
Also asks
knowledge of best practices in patient care and safety Knowledge of best practices in patient care and safety.
Also asks
ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and adapt to changing patient needs Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and adapt to changing patient needs.
Also asks
excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
Also asks
ability to travel to patient residences within service area Ability to travel to patient residences within service area.

Preferred

Experience
home health, med-surg, or hospice clinical experience
Experience
experience working with EEOICPA or occupational illness patients Experience working with EEOICPA or occupational illness patients preferred, but not required.

What it pays

Benefits

  • Benefitsflexible scheduleFlexible schedule

The role and schedule

Day to day
provide direct patient care and assist with daily living activities in clients' homes Provide direct patient care and assist with daily living activities in clients’ homes.
Day to day
administer medications, injections, and prescribed treatments Administer medications, injections, and treatments as prescribed.
Day to day
monitor patient vital signs and report condition changes to supervising RN or physician Monitor patient vital signs and report changes in condition to supervising RN or physician.
Day to day
assist with wound care, catheter care, and mobility support Assist with wound care, catheter care, and mobility support as needed.
Day to day
document patient care, observations, and progress Document patient care, observations, and progress with accuracy.
Day to day
educate patients and families on health management and safety protocols Educate patients and families regarding health management and safety protocols.
Day to day
maintain compliance with EEOICPA standards, HIPAA policies, and company procedures Maintain compliance with EEOICPA standards, HIPAA policies, and company procedures.
Day to day
collaborate with caregiving team for service continuity Collaborate with caregiving team to ensure exceptional service and continuity of care.
Day to day
respond to patient needs and emergencies Respond promptly and professionally to patient needs and emergencies.
Hours stated
7 AM to 7 PM every other Saturday and Sunday
Weekends
every other Saturday and Sunday The hours for this position are 7 AM to 7 PM every other Saturday and Sunday.
Travel
travel to patient residences within service area
Details
in person work location Work Location: In person

The workplace

Helping Hands Hospice
Hiring organization

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

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Job Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team. The LPN will utilize their expertise in medical documentation, patient assessment, medication administration, and vital signs monitoring to support patient recovery and well-being. The hours for this position are 7 AM to 7 PM every other Saturday and Sunday.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care and assist with daily living activities in clients’ homes.
  • Administer medications, injections, and treatments as prescribed.
  • Monitor patient vital signs and report changes in condition to supervising RN or physician.
  • Assist with wound care, catheter care, and mobility support as needed.
  • Document patient care, observations, and progress with accuracy.
  • Educate patients and families regarding health management and safety protocols.
  • Maintain compliance with EEOICPA standards, HIPAA policies, and company procedures.
  • Collaborate with caregiving team to ensure exceptional service and continuity of care.
  • Respond promptly and professionally to patient needs and emergencies.

Requirements

  • Valid and active LPN license in South Carolina.
  • Minimum of one year of clinical experience (home health, med-surg, or hospice preferred).
  • Knowledge of best practices in patient care and safety.
  • Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and adapt to changing patient needs.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
  • Current CPR certification (required).
  • Ability to travel to patient residences within service area.
  • Experience working with EEOICPA or occupational illness patients preferred, but not required.

Pay: $38.00 per hour

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

What's around it?

In Aiken, SC

Aiken, SCFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 6% below the US average

Median rent
$1,180/mo
Household income
$76,746/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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