Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-PACE, FT, Days
About The Position
Provides nursing care to patients under the direct and indirect supervision of a registered nurse. The LPN assists with patient assessment and collection of health data for the complete physical assessment; analysis and synthesis of clinical information and development of problem statements or nursing diagnoses remain within the RN’s scope and may not be delegated to the LPN. The LPN may delegate nursing tasks to qualified personnel. This bonus-eligible, non-management position provides care to participants in Prisma Health’s SeniorCare PACE-Shandon department. The LPN implements nursing interventions, supports care planning and delivery with other healthcare providers, administers prescribed medications and treatments, provides basic health-promotion and maintenance teaching, and performs other duties as assigned. Additional nursing duties requiring special education and training may be performed when approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing and Prisma Health policy, including intravenous therapy.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
- One year of experience with the frail or elderly population.
- Current BLS certification.
- Hold a current LPN compact/multistate license recognized by an NCSBN Compact State, or be licensed to practice as an LPN in the state where working.
- Knowledge of office equipment.
- Computer skills, including word processing.
- Mathematical skills.
Responsibilities
- Implement nursing interventions and tasks.
- Participate with other healthcare providers in planning and delivering healthcare.
- Collect healthcare data to assist in planning participant care.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by authorized licensed personnel.
- Delegate nursing tasks to qualified personnel.
- Perform patient nail care within the scope of levels I and II as defined by the South Carolina Board of Nursing, including care for patients with intact skin and normal circulation, sensation, and nails, or with long thick nails, corns, or calluses.
- Perform additional nursing duties requiring special education and training when approved by Prisma Health policy and the South Carolina Board of Nursing, including intravenous therapy.
- Provide basic teaching for health promotion and maintenance to patients.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Bonus-eligible position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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