Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Acute Care, CardiacTelemetry, FT, Days

Prisma Health • Laurens, SC

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About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care for patients. The role includes 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.

Care is provided according to the patient's individualized plan of care as delegated by the Registered Nurse or Physician, addressing physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and educational needs. The LPN monitors and documents patient status, communicates observations and changes to the appropriate Registered Nurse or Physician, maintains confidential medical records, and administers medications according to policy. This 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. Accepted alternatives include 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 the team member works.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care based on an individualized plan of care as delegated by the Registered Nurse or Physician, including 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 about activities performed, patient observations and responses, and changes in patient status.
• Maintain or ensure accurate maintenance of patient medical records and protect their confidentiality.
• Collect and document data as delegated by the Registered Nurse or Physician, using specialized equipment 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.

Benefits

• Bonus eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed