LPN / LVN Clinic- Columbia, South Carolina

Licensed Nurses (LPNs) Position

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking several Licensed Nurses (LPNs) to work in an intellectual and developmental disability facility in Columbia, SC.

The LPNs assist individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health challenges with growth and development of interpersonal skills and Activities of Daily Living in the home, community or residential setting. The LPN works directly with the resident and provides daily medication. The LPN should follow the guidance of the resident / patients Individual Service Plan.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provides training / assistance to assigned individuals with interpersonal skills and activities of daily living in accordance with the outcomes and goals in the individual's support plan and under the direct supervision of the Team Leader, Program Coordinator, or Program Director
• Reports any changes in status to Team Leader, Program Coordinator, or Program Director
• Documents care accurately per company policies and procedures and turns documentation in on a timely basis. Adheres to client and Amergis policy and procedures at all times
• Participates in multi-disciplinary team conferences and in-services as requested
• Provides therapeutic support in daily activities
• Performs other duties as assigned / necessary
• Accompanies resident / s to schedule activities both inside and out of the facility / home
• Participates in contributing appropriate revisions of individual service plans as requested by client, team leader or program coordinator
• Assists with admissions, discharges and transferring of residents
• Assists residents with routine household chores and other ADLS to support independence
• Assists with training new staff if applicable

LPN : Clinic

City / State : Columbia, South Carolina

Hours : 36 hours

Start : 11 / 11

Shift : Day or night

Length : 13 weeks and then transition to permanent

Notes : Every other weekend required to work.

Requirements : Resume, Requested Time Off, Earliest Start Date.

For immediate response- feel free to send your resume to caraffae@

Temp to perm position

LPNs work 12 hour shifts (Days and Nights) Mostly Day Openings

Please send RTO prior to orientation

Columbia, Hopkins, and North East Columbia house locations May be asked to FLOAT

Two week PSO at their headquarters in West Columbia November 11 21st (Tues-Friday then Monday-Friday 8-5pm) NO RTO ON THESE DATES

LPNs must have a VALID SC DL

Please make sure LPNs are comfortable driving client's van

LPN will convert to perm staff after 520 hours (~13 weeks)

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse works in a variety of remote or clinic settings to serve a specific population's health and / or wellness needs. These variety of sites include but are not limited to community or employment immunization clinics, wellness clinics, job safety and workers compensation sites and travel health clinics from pediatric to geriatric age populations.

The Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner under the supervision of an RN or Physician. The Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse demonstrates critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care. Consistently performs according to nursing standards and is accountable in providing safe, quality patient care.

Minimum Requirements :

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits :

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.