License Practical Nurse (LPN)-Home Health, FT, Days

Prisma Health•Sumter, SC

About The Position

A qualified Licensed Practical Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. Care is provided in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. This is a bonus-eligible, non-management position in Home Nursing at the Home Health - Tuomey facility. The role requires travel using the employee’s personally owned vehicle and reliable transportation.

Requirements

Completion of an LPN program recognized by the South Carolina State Board of Nursing, or program equivalency recognized by the Board.
One year of experience as an LPN, or an accepted alternative: successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency program; or enrollment in an accredited LPN-to-RN transition program.
Licensed to practice as an LPN in South Carolina.
South Carolina driver's license.
Reliable transportation and ability to use a personally owned vehicle for work-related driving.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Acceptance of the agency’s philosophy and goals.

Nice To Haves

Home Health experience.

Responsibilities

Implement the nursing care plan for each patient and provide assigned nursing services, treatments, diagnostic procedures, and preventive procedures according to the plan of care.
Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate; prepare equipment and materials for treatments; assist the RN with specialized procedures; and observe aseptic technique as required.
Observe signs and symptoms and report treatment reactions, including drug reactions and changes in physical or emotional condition, to the physician and RN.
Evaluate the effectiveness of LPN nursing services to patients and families with the registered nurse.
Maintain accurate and complete records of observations, treatments, and patient care; prepare clinical and progress notes.
Teach and counsel patients and family or significant others about nursing care needs and related problems at home, and assist patients in learning self-care techniques.
Participate in patient care conferences and discuss the need for involvement of other health team members, including physical, speech, and occupational therapists and medical social workers.
Submit schedule changes to the clinical manager daily.
Understand and adhere to established policies and procedures.
Attend scheduled staff meetings, patient care conferences, and in-services.
Participate in medical record audits as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Use a personally owned vehicle for required driving, maintain reliable transportation, and adhere to Prisma Health Driver Safety Policy and department driving policies.