Duties:

• Obtains data daily (or as indicated by patient’s condition) by interview, physical examination, review of records and reports, and consultation.
• Prioritizes data collection according to the immediate physical/psychological condition of the patient.
• Communicates collected data to other members of the healthcare team, as indicated.
• Evaluates patient condition whenever patient leaves from or returns to unit.
• Follows the plan of care and recommends changes to meet the ongoing needs of the patient.
• Provides accurate information for continuity of care, through a report.
• Obtains and documents history and data base information upon patient’s admission, including pain assessment.
• Implements the interventions from the plan of care.
• Documents data collected, nursing interventions, and patient response accurately and appropriately each shift, including assessment of pain.
• Documents medication administration promptly and accurately.
• Documents appropriately for transfer of patient care inter- and intra-agency, including the current COBRA/EMTALA guidelines.
• Provides for care of patients requiring blood glucose monitoring.
• Provides for monitoring of patients receiving blood or blood components.
• Provides for care of patients requiring IV insertion, maintenance, and discontinuation.
• Provides for the care of patients requiring restraint application.
• Provides education on an individual and/or classroom stetting as related to treatment goals.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.

Requirements:

Education requirements: Graduate of an accredited LPN school.

Work experience requirements: Prefer one (1) year full time or three (3) years part time in an acute care setting.

Required licenses/ certifications/courses Current SC LPN license; Current CPR certification.

Required skills, knowledge and abilities: Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Powerpoint). Must have excellent communications skills, both oral and written. Must be multi-tasked oriented.

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