LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse

Next Level Staffing; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide patient care in Greenville, South Carolina. The role involves conducting patient assessments, administering prescribed medications, and supporting patients with daily living activities. Candidates should possess skills in patient assessment and experience with developmental disabilities. The position offers an opportunity to join a supportive team focused on comprehensive patient care and emotional support. Basic life support certification is required, and experience with Botox injections is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Monitor and document patient vital signs and medical history.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and feeding.
• Provide emotional support and comfort to patients and their families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive care.
• Educate patients and their families on disease management and self-care techniques.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records.

Skills

Proficient in patient assessment techniques

Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities

Knowledge of durable medical equipment (DME) usage and maintenance

Familiarity with ophthalmology procedures and equipment

Basic life support (BLS) certification

Experience administering Botox injections (preferred)

Competency in venipuncture and specimen collection processing

Understanding of senior care principles and practices

Ability to administer inhaled medications

Job description

About the job LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
• Monitor and document patient vital signs and medical history
• Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and feeding
• Provide emotional support and comfort to patients and their families
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive care
• Educate patients and their families on disease management and self-care techniques
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records

Skills

• Proficient in patient assessment techniques
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Knowledge of durable medical equipment (DME) usage and maintenance
• Familiarity with ophthalmology procedures and equipment
• Basic life support (BLS) certification
• Experience administering Botox injections (preferred)
• Competency in venipuncture and specimen collection processing
• Understanding of senior care principles and practices
• Ability to administer inhaled medications

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.