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

Prisma Health•Greenville, 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, measuring and documenting patient responses, providing patient and family instruction, and performing other patient-care functions for which the LPN is appropriately licensed. Care is provided according to an 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 when needed, orients patients and families to room and unit routines, and administers and documents medications according to policy. This is a non-management position and 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, unless eligible for one of the stated experience alternatives.
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.
Monitor and document patient status and condition, including items such as vital signs, drains, dressings, and lab values.
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.
Provide patient and family instruction.
Perform other duties as assigned.