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Job Summary
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse/Physician, provides nursing care for patients. Assumes responsibility for data collection related to patient status, ongoing monitoring, measuring, and documentation of patient responses; provides patient/family instruction. Performs additional patient care functions for which appropriately licensed.
Accountabilities
- Provides patient care based upon individualized plan of care as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Physician including patient's physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and education needs.
- Monitors and documents patient status and condition which may include vital signs, drains, dressings, and lab values.
- Informs appropriate Registered Nurse/Physician of activities performed, observations of patients and their responses, and changes in patient status.
- Maintains and ensures accurate maintenance of patient's medical records and treats patient records as confidential.
- Collects and documents data as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Physician, which may require the use of specialized equipment such as glucometer, pulse oximetry, etc. Orients patient/family to room and unit routines.
- Administers and documents administration of medications per policy.
Supervisory/Management Responsibility
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Completion of an LPN program recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.
One year experience as an LPN.
Required Licensure/Registrations/Certifications
Licensed to practice as an LPN in South Carolina.
In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements
- In lieu of 1 year of LPN experience, will accept successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or successful completion of a comparable residency program from another organization.
- In lieu of completion of a LPN program, will accept program equivalency recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.
- In lieu of 1 year of LPN experience, will accept candidates enrolled in an accredited LPN to RN transition program.
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
Location: Laurens County Medical Campus
Facility: 1062 Laurens County Hospital
Department: 10626120 Complex Patient Unit
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