Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-Acute Care, Oncology, PT, Days Job Listing at Prisma Health in Sumter, SC (Job ID R1097533)

Description

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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, 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 specialilzed 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.

No experience required.

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

Licensed to practice as a LPN in South Carolina.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

129 N Washington St Sumter

Facility

1570 Tuomey Hospital - Payroll Only

Department

15706106 Oncology Nursing

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