Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Acute Care, Medical/Surgical, FT, Nights - Prisma Health

• 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 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.