Position Summary

 

The Licensed Practical Nurse, under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provides direct age-specific care to selected patients and performs selected activities, utilizing the Resident Assessment Instrument and the Nursing process based on delegation by the Registered Nurse.

 

Minimum Requirements

 

Education         

Graduate of nursing program

 

Experience        

N/A

 

License/Registration/Certifications        

Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in South Carolina

 

Preferred Requirements

 

Preferred Education     

N/A

 

Preferred Experience    

N/A

 

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications    

BLS/CPR

Core Job Responsibilities

 

When a Registered Nurse is not scheduled on the Subacute unit, the Licensed Practical Nurse acts as the charge nurse under the supervision of the nursing coordinator or the Registered Nurse on call Must be able to provide and understand the specific communication, developmental, treatment needs of patients, staff and others coming into the hospital facilities and visitors ranging in age from early adult to late adult.