Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-Acute Care, Behavioral Care, FT, Nights - Columbia South Carolina

Company: Prisma Health
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Posted On: 01/22/2025

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Job SummaryUnder the direction of a Registered Nurse/Physician, provides nursing care for patients. Assumes responsibility for data collection related to patient status, on-going 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.
• Maintain and/or 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 policySupervisory/Management ResponsibilityThis is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.Minimum RequirementsCompletion of an LPN program recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.One year experience as an LPN. Required Licensure/Registrations/CertificationsLicensed to practice as an LPN in South Carolina.In Lieu Of The Above Minimum RequirementsIn 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.Work ShiftNight (United States of America)Location11 Medical Park Rd RichlandFacility1501 Richland Springs HospitalDepartment15016560 RS Behavioral CareShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health. More...

      

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