Jobs at The Sharon at SouthPark (Now Hiring) — 5 open

We enrich the lives of those we serve by providing a nurturing environment that fosters joy, purpose, and well-being. The Sharon at SouthPark is a continuing care retirement community for senior residents located near the heart of SouthPark. We are a non-profit long-term care facility that offers independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care. At the Sharon at SouthPark our team member's number one responsibility is to deliver compassionate resident care every time! We believe by demonstrating our unifying principles of stewardship, unity, purpose, excellence in service, respect, and beauty this can be achieved daily.

SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for participating in assessing, implementing and documenting resident care as ordered by a physician and with the continuous availability of a registered nurse. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Utilize nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implementation of basic preventative, therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing care of assigned patient as evidenced by documentation and observation of positive patient care outcomes.
• Perform delegated independent nursing functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines and standards as observed by the registered nurse.
• Performs triaging via telephone and in-person, in clinic or on The Sharon at SouthPark premises, of residents and employees. Takes further action as findings indicate.
• Demonstrate the ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise, professional and safe manner. Determine the appropriate interventions and notify family, physician and RN supervisor of event. Complete incident report and applicable follow up form completely, and accurately in a timely manner following event.
• Prepares and administers medications, tests and treatments accurately, observing patient response, as ordered by the physician and documents outcomes timely and appropriately in the medical records.
• Participates in on-going patient assessment and evaluates patient’s responses to nursing actions under the guidance of a registered nurse.
• Documents changes in patient conditions and notifies physician, responsible party and supervising RN of changes.
• Completes appropriate documentation and other record-keeping duties as per company policies and relative local, state and federal regulations in patient’s electronic medical records (Point Click Care).

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Must have a LPN license with the board of NC Nursing or compact license.
• Prior customer service experience preferred. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current unencumbered North Carolina Licensed Practical Nurse license required.

REASONING ABILITY: 

The Sharon at SouthPark is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Taking care of our residents begins with taking care of our Employees. 

Company's website: thesharon.org

WE OFFER

• Competitive Pay
• Bi-weekly direct deposit
• Subsidized employee meal program
• Generous Paid leave time 
• Free Parking
• Onsite fitness and aquatic center
• Employee Assistance program

Per company policy Proof of Influenza vaccine and/or approved medical/religious exemption is required for all employees.