LPN- Geri Psych Camden PRN

Medical University of South Carolina • Camden, NJ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a registered nurse, the LPN is responsible for all identified nursing care behaviors within their span of control during their tour of duty and is accountable to the Charge Nurse and/or designated individual. The LPN participates in the care of a defined patient population. The LPN assists with data collection, formulation of plans for patient care, and participates with evaluation of outcomes of nursing actions.

Requirements

• Graduation from a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• Ability to perform job functions while standing (Continuous).
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting (Continuous).
• Ability to perform job functions while walking (Continuous).
• Ability to work indoors (Continuous).
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (Infrequent).
• Ability to bend at the waist (Continuous).
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands (Continuous).
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands (Continuous).
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands (Continuous).
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Continuous).
• Ability to fully use both legs (Continuous).
• Ability to reach in all directions (Continuous).
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (Continuous).
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance (Continuous).
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors (Continuous).
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous).
• Good peripheral vision capabilities (Continuous).
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous).
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous).
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations (Continuous).
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment (Continuous).
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous).
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (Continuous).

Nice To Haves

• One year of LPN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all identified nursing care behaviors within his/her span of control during his/her tour of duty.
• Accountable to the Charge Nurse and/or designated individual.
• Participates in the care of a defined patient population.
• Assists with data collection, formulation of plans for patient care, and participates with evaluation of outcomes of nursing actions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree