Position: LC1721231301 Job: 60531301 - Licensed Practical Nurse
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 patient 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.
Collaboratively with the Registered Nurse contributes to the department's grown and performance using Evidence Based Practices.
Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in educational offerings.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Must possess a valid SC LPN license
BLS Required
Successful completion of Medical Terminology and Basic Computer Course
Requirements:
Degrees:
LPN
Licenses and Certifications:
Licensed Practical Nurse
Basic Life Support
Memberships:
Occupation Risk Assessment
Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.
McLeod Health is the region's destination for medical excellence. Our excellence extends from the Midlands to the Coast along the border of North and South Carolina - serving more than one million people. As medical needs grow – we grow, expand, and improve our facilities and services.
The McLeod Health network is comprised of 7 hospitals with locations in Florence, Darlington, Dillon, Manning, Cheraw, Loris, and Little River. We have also expanded into the Carolina Forest area of Myrtle Beach with physician practices, outpatient services and a free-standing emergency department.
Founded over a century ago, McLeod is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system which features the strength of 850 physicians and 2,700 registered nurses, and approximately 15,000 team members. McLeod constantly seeks to improve patient care with efforts that are physician led, data-driven and evidence-based.
