Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Acute, Care, Rehabilitation, FT, Nights

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

22h•Onsite

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 provides patient care according to an individualized plan of care as delegated by the Registered Nurse or physician, addressing patients’ physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and educational needs. The LPN monitors and documents patient status and condition, communicates observations and changes to the appropriate Registered Nurse or physician, maintains confidential and accurate medical records, collects delegated data using specialized equipment as needed, orients patients and families to room and unit routines, and administers and documents medications according to policy. The role is a non-management position at Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital in Rehabilitation Nursing. It works the night shift and is eligible for a sign-on bonus; details are provided through a linked resource in the posting.

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, subject to the listed in-lieu-of alternatives.
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.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care based on an individualized plan of care as delegated by a Registered Nurse or physician, addressing physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and educational needs.
Monitor and document patient status and condition, including vital signs, drains, dressings, and laboratory values as applicable.
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 records confidential.
Collect and document data as delegated by the Registered Nurse or physician, using specialized equipment such as a glucometer or pulse oximeter as needed.
Orient patients and families to room and unit routines.
Administer medications and document their administration according to policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.