Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Acute Care, Complex, PRN, Variable

Prisma Health • Laurens, SC

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician, provides nursing care for patients. Collects data related to patient status, monitors and documents patient responses, and provides patient and family instruction. Performs additional patient care functions for which appropriately licensed. The role provides care according to an individualized plan of care delegated by the Registered Nurse or Physician, considering patients’ physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and educational needs. This is a non-management position.

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; accepted alternatives include successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or a comparable residency program, or enrollment in an accredited LPN-to-RN transition program.
• 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 based on an individualized plan of care delegated by a Registered Nurse or Physician.
• Monitor and document patient status and condition, which may include vital signs, drains, dressings, and laboratory values.
• Inform the appropriate Registered Nurse or Physician about activities performed, patient observations and responses, and changes in patient status.
• Maintain or ensure accurate maintenance of patient medical records and keep records confidential.
• Collect and document delegated data, potentially using specialized equipment such as a glucometer or pulse oximeter.
• Orient patients and families to room and unit routines.
• Administer medications and document their administration according to policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide patient and family instruction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed