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 a complete physical assessment; analysis and synthesis of clinical information and formation of problem statements or nursing diagnoses remain within the RN's scope and may not be delegated to the LPN. LPNs may delegate nursing tasks to qualified personnel. The role implements nursing interventions, participates in care planning and delivery, collects health data, administers prescribed medications and treatments, provides basic health-promotion and maintenance teaching, and performs other assigned duties. Additional responsibilities include specified patient nail care and nursing duties requiring special education and training that are approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing, including intravenous therapy. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The position is based at Richland Shirley Street in Seniorcare - Midlands, within the SeniorCare PACE-Shandon department. The listed work shift is day shift. The position is bonus-eligible.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
- One year of experience with the frail or elderly population.
- BLS certification.
- 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.
- Knowledge of office equipment.
- Computer skills, including word processing.
- Mathematical skills.
Responsibilities
- Implement nursing interventions and tasks.
- Participate with other health care providers in planning and delivering health care.
- Collect health care data to assist in planning care of participants.
- 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 hygiene, comfort, and patient education 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 and approved by 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
