Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- 3 Main Acute Care Med Surg- Nights
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse, under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provides direct age-specific care to selected patients and performs selected activities, utilizing the Resident Assessment Instrument and the Nursing process based on delegation by the Registered Nurse. When a Registered Nurse is not scheduled on the Subacute unit, the Licensed Practical Nurse acts as the charge nurse under the supervision of the nursing coordinator or the Registered Nurse on call. Must be able to provide and understand the specific communication, developmental, treatment needs of patients, staff and others coming into the hospital facilities and visitors ranging in age from early adult to late adult.
Requirements
- Graduate of nursing program
- Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in South Carolina
Nice To Haves
- BLS/CPR
Responsibilities
- Provides direct age-specific care to selected patients.
- Performs selected activities utilizing the Resident Assessment Instrument and the Nursing process based on delegation by the Registered Nurse.
- Acts as the charge nurse under the supervision of the nursing coordinator or the Registered Nurse on call when a Registered Nurse is not scheduled on the Subacute unit.
- Provides and understands the specific communication, developmental, treatment needs of patients, staff, hospital visitors ranging in age from early adult to late adult.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
