Responsibilities:
- Assists the Registered Nurse in data gathering for the use in patient assessment.
- Provides individualized nursing care in collaboration with the Registered Nurse to meet the holistic age specific need of patients.
- Provides appropriate nursing interventions, consistent with the Plan of Care and standards of practice and incorporating the Physician's prescribed medical plans of care.
- Using Service Excellence Standards conducts Hourly Rounds.
- Fosters an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families and visitors.
- Utilizes appropriate health and safety equipment to protect both patients and staff.
- Utilizes standard work in caring for central lines, foley catheters, pressure ulcers, restraints and patients at risk for falls.
- Participates proactively in problem solving initiatives.
Qualifications
- Must possess a valid SC LPN license
- BLS required on hire
Work Schedule
- Full-time, 72 hours bi-weekly (DAYS; 7a-7p)
- Required to work every other weekend