LPN

WJM Professional Services LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

WJM Professional Services LLC in Charleston, SC seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to work under the supervision of the nurse manager across Acute Care Medical/Surgical areas and Primary Care settings. The LPN may be utilized in outpatient clinics and labs, providing safe, evidence-based patient care.

The role requires preparing, administering, and documenting medications and monitoring patient responses, with reporting of any changes to the RN or physician.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an LPN in the United States.
• Proficient in safe medication administration and documentation.
• Strong teamwork and communication with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, administer, and document actions for commonly prescribed medications.
• Observe and document patient responses and report any changes to RN/MD.
• Interact professionally with patients, families, and healthcare team to deliver quality care.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license

Job description

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE SERVICES

Under the supervision of the nurse manager, the LPN works closely with others as needed in the Acute Care Medical/Surgical areas and Primary Care setting throughout Charleston VA and surrounding Community Based Outpatient Clinics. The LPN functions both dependently and independently with guidance and direction from the Nurse Manager/designee. LPM must have active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

May be utilized as needed in the Acute Care Medical/Surgical areas, in ambulatory/outpatient care clinics, and outpatient lab.

Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare, administer, and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous medications as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures. Observation and documentation will include patient’s response to medication administered and the reporting of any noted change in patient’s condition to RN or MD/DO.

Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact (in an appropriate manner) with patients, family members, professional and (other) supportive personnel (involved in the delivery of) patient care, incorporating acceptable, established customer service standards into practice.