licensed practical nurse

Company: Prisma Health
Location: Greer
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Job SummaryUnder 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.
• Maintain 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 policySupervisory/Management ResponsibilityThis is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.Minimum RequirementsCompletion of an LPN program recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.One year experience as an LPN. Required Licensure/Registrations/CertificationsLicensed 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 a 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.Work ShiftNight (United States of America)LocationGreer Medical CampusFacility1004 Greer Memorial HospitalDepartment Medical/Surgical NursingShare your talent with us Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

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