LPN Full Time

apartment ScionHealth location_onHartsville, SC 29550, US

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

As supervised and delegated by a Registered Nurse, provides direct patient care in the clinical setting.

Essential Functions

Interacts professionally with patients/families; treats patients and their families with respect and dignity
Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families
Effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers, demonstrating customer service excellence through application of positive language principles, appropriate response and use of constructive problem-solving techniques which foster positive outcomes
Provides direct patient care, consults with nursing staff/providers as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care
Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain
Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques
Educates the patient and family regarding pain management
Demonstrates knowledge of lab requirements, requisitions
Collects a baseline summary of a patient’s medical to include, check and record a patient's body temperature, pulse, respiration weight and blood pressure
Maintains accurate and continued documentation appropriately for all assessments, treatments, and evaluations performed
Documentation meets current standards and policies
Decisions made reflect knowledge of facts, knowledge of diseases/surgical conditions, care required and good judgment
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over patient life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patient population served
Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group
Apply principles of sterile techniques and infection control procedures
Follows the six (6) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors
Maintains current knowledge of medications and IV fluids and their correct administration based on age of the patient and his/her clinical condition
Assists with establishment of plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires
Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation
Assists other nursing staff with the delivery of nursing care
Consults other providers as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities
Coordinate patient services with referring physician / facility
Performs other reasonably related job duties as assigned or requested, within scope of practice

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

Requirements will include successful completion of orientation checklist and skills/credentials/competency requirements of specific area of work
Able to maintain a high awareness of patient satisfaction and teamwork
Attention to detail
Ability to respond to and cope with emergency situations professionally and calmly
Adaptable to performing well under pressure in a stressful environment and taking appropriate action
Must be flexible, able to work as needed for appropriate departmental coverage
Basic computer knowledge; become proficient in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Demonstrates proficient time management skills
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Additional languages preferred

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of an accredited program for licensed vocational/practical nurses

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse License
BLS Certification required
Intravenous Therapy and Blood Certifications preferred
ACLS may be required in certain care areas

Experience

Some experience preferred

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