LPN, LPN​/LVN, Nursing Home

Join the Cooper River Post Acute Family as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Ready to take your nursing career to the next level? Join the exceptional team at Cooper River Post Acute, a beautiful 176-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in the heart of charming Mount Pleasant, SC! We value compassion, teamwork, and the meaningful relationships we build with our residents, their families, and one another. If you're an LPN who loves making a difference, we'd love to welcome you to our family!

Provide skilled nursing care with compassion and professionalism

Administer medications and treatments

Monitor residents' health and communicate changes to the healthcare team

Collaborate with physicians, therapists, CNAs, and fellow nurses

Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families

Help create a safe, positive, and caring environment for everyone

Pay: $30–$33/hour

$2/hour Night Shift Differential

$4/hour Weekend Differential

Excellent medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Professional development & career advancement opportunities

Supportive leadership and a team that feels like family

Employee appreciation events and a positive workplace culture

Compassionate

Team players

Dependable and accountable

Dedicated to providing exceptional resident care

Current South Carolina LPN license in good standing

If you're looking for a workplace where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and your work truly matters, Cooper River Post Acute is the place for you!

As LPN / LVN you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Education and/or Experience

Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program.

Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in this state.

Language Skills

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Ability to read technical procedures.

Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.

Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.

Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.

Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.

Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in this state.

Current CPR certification.

Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing.

Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times.

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.

Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.

Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.

Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.

Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a…