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

Prisma Health•Laurens, SC

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, measurement, and documentation of 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 individualized plan of care delegated by the Registered Nurse or Physician and addresses 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 and documents delegated data using specialized equipment as needed, orients patients and families to room and unit routines, and administers and documents medications according to policy.

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, with stated alternatives including successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency program, or enrollment in an accredited LPN-to-RN transition program.
A current LPN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State, or a license to practice as an LPN in the state where the team member works.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care according to an individualized plan of care 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 about care performed, patient observations and responses, and changes in patient status.
Maintain or ensure accurate maintenance of confidential patient medical records.
Collect and document data as delegated by a Registered Nurse or Physician, using specialized equipment such as a glucometer or pulse oximeter 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.