Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Acute Care - Surgical Specialty - PRN

Bilingual (Spanish / English) candidates are encouraged to apply.

Requisition # 71665 

Employment Type PRN 

 

This is a PRN position in the Surgical Specialty unit at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Surgical Specialty is a 32 non-monitor bed surgical unit, specializing in Vascular and Urology patients. The length of stay for our patients is one to two days. We receive patients from the PACU and ER.

Job Class LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSEFLSA Non-ExemptJob Summary

Provides practical nursing care of assigned patients wthin the scope of a LPN under the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act in the acute care setting.  Under the direction of a Registered Nurse/Physician, provides practical nursing care for assigned patients.  Assumes responsibility for data collection related to patient status, on-going monitoring, measuring and documentation of patient responses.  Provides patient/family instruction, as directed by the RN.  Assists with activities of daily living, non-critical care transport and patient discharge.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.Minimum Education

Completion of LPN program required.  High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Minimum Experience

No previous experience

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses LPN-LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - NLPNSpecific Acceptable Credentials (if applicable)

N/A

In lieu of the Above Minimum Requirements

N/A

Other Required Experience

N/A

Position Posting Category

LPN