Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Acute Care, General Medicine, PT, Night

Prisma Health; Clinton (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate LPN to provide exceptional nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician. This vital role involves monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and ensuring accurate documentation of patient records. You will be part of a team dedicated to transforming healthcare for the communities served. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and have the required qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Completion of an LPN program recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.
• One year experience as an LPN or equivalent residency program.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care based on individualized plans as delegated by RN/Physician.
• Monitors patient status and documents vital signs and lab values.

Skills

Patient Care

Data Collection

Monitoring Vital Signs

Medication Administration

Education

Completion of LPN Program

One Year Experience as an LPN

Tools

Glucometer

Pulse Oximetry

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse/Physician, provides nursing care for patients. Assumes responsibility for data collection related to patient status, on-going monitoring, measuring, and documentation of patient responses; provides patient/family instruction. Performs additional patient care functions for which appropriately licensed.

Accountabilities

• Provides patient care based upon individualized plan of care as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Physician including patient's physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual psychosocial, and education needs.
• Monitors and documents patient status and condition which may include vital signs, drains, dressings, and lab values.
• Informs appropriate Registered Nurse/Physician of activities performed, observations of patients and their responses, and changes in patient status.
• Maintains and/or ensures accurate maintenance of patient's medical records and treats patient records as confidential.
• Collects and documents data as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Physician, which may require the use of specialized equipment such as glucometer, pulse oximetry, etc. Orients patient/family to room and unit routines.
• Administers and documents administration of medications per policy.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Completion of an LPN program recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.

One year experience as an LPN.

Required Licensure/Registrations/Certifications

Licensed to practice as an LPN in South Carolina.

In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements

In lieu of 1 year of LPN experience, will accept successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or successful completion of a comparable residency program from another organization.

In lieu of completion of an LPN program, will accept program equivalency recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.

In lieu of 1 year of LPN experience, will accept candidates enrolled in an accredited LPN to RN transition program.

Guidelines for Changes in LPN Licensure

If an LPN team member working in this position obtains RN licensure, Prisma Health will accept RN licensure for a limited time until the team member can be placed in an RN position. Team members should immediately notify their manager and Talent Acquisition if they are scheduled to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam or have obtained RN licensure.

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Location

Greenville Memorial Med Campus

Facility

1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital

Department

10086140 General Medicine

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