Full-Time

Licensed Practical Nurse

PRN

Posted on 11/21/2024

Medical University of South Carolina

Medical University of South Carolina

Entry, Junior

Rock Hill, SC, USA

Must be licensed as an LPN in South Carolina or a compact state.

Category
Nursing & Allied Health Professionals
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Requirements
  • Graduate from a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program and one year of LPN experience.
  • Graduated from a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program and licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) with American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Responsibilities
  • Provides patient/family-centered care, acting as partner and adviser, assists and supports patients and families to optimally manage their health care, respecting their culture and values, individual needs, health goals, and treatment preferences.
  • Applies critical reasoning and astute clinical judgment to expedite appropriate care and treatment, especially given that the patient may be present with complex problems or potentially life-threatening conditions.
  • Uses critical thinking in clinical problem-solving relative to the scope of practice, knowledge, competency, and experience.
  • Assists medical staff with preparation, examination, and procedure to include interviewing/screening patients to obtain personal data and chief complaints, documentation for records, and vital signs.
  • Performs telephone and in-person screenings.
  • Participates in recording and reporting responsibilities; documents findings relevant to patients' health care status or plan of care, documents accurately and consistently under approved policies/procedures.
  • Prioritizes and documents incoming phone calls, as assigned, regarding medications, and medical conditions, and reviews with providers as needed for orders or changes.
  • Cleans and stocks examination rooms and/or other supply areas.
  • Documents all patient care delivered in the medical record according to the medical center policy.
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