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

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

14d

About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care for patients. The role is responsible for collecting data related to patient status; ongoing monitoring, measuring, and documenting patient responses; and providing patient and family instruction. The LPN also performs additional patient care functions for which appropriately licensed. This position is in the Emergency Department at Greenville Memorial Hospital. The work shift is listed as variable. The role is non-management and reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. It is bonus eligible.

Requirements

Completion of an LPN program recognized by the State Board of Nursing, or an accepted program equivalency recognized by the State Board of Nursing.
One year of experience as an LPN, unless an accepted in-lieu-of qualification applies.
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 based on an individualized plan of care delegated by a Registered Nurse or Physician, addressing the patient's physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and educational needs.
Monitor and document patient status and condition, which may include vital signs, drains, dressings, and laboratory values.
Inform the appropriate 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 patient records confidential.
Collect and document data as delegated by the Registered Nurse or Physician, using specialized equipment such as a glucometer or pulse oximetry when required.
Orient patients and families to room and unit routines.
Administer medications and document their administration according to policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.