Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-Acute Care, Emergency Department, FT, Night

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care for patients. The role collects information about patient status, monitors and documents patient responses, and provides instruction to patients and families. The LPN also performs other patient-care functions for which appropriately licensed. Care is provided according to an individualized plan delegated by the Registered Nurse or physician and addresses patients’ physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and education needs. This is a non-management position in the Emergency Department at Greenville Memorial Hospital. The position is bonus eligible.

Requirements

Completion of an LPN program recognized by the State Board of Nursing, or program equivalency recognized by the State Board of Nursing.
One year of experience as an LPN, with stated alternatives including successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency program, or enrollment in an accredited LPN-to-RN transition program.
Hold a current LPN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State, or be licensed to practice as an LPN in the state where working.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care according to an individualized plan of care delegated by the Registered Nurse or physician.
Monitor and document patient status and condition, which may include vital signs, drains, dressings, and laboratory values.
Inform the Registered Nurse or physician of activities performed, patient observations and responses, and changes in patient status.
Maintain or ensure accurate maintenance of patient medical records and keep those records confidential.
Collect and document data as delegated by the Registered Nurse or physician, using specialized equipment such as a glucometer or pulse oximeter when needed.
Orient patients and families to room and unit routines.
Administer medications and document their administration according to policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.