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Job Summary
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse/Physician, provides nursing care for patients. Assumes responsibility for data collection related to patient status, on-going monitoring, measuring, and documentation of patient responses; provides patient/family instruction. Performs additional patient care functions for which appropriately licensed.
Prisma Health Richland Hospital Orthopedics Unit
Orthopedics provides post-surgical care for patients with total hip and total knee replacements. The unit also cares for patients with various other orthopedic injuries, spinal surgeries, and patients requiring care post-traumatic injury.
Bonus Eligible
This position is bonus eligible, follow this link for details.
Accountabilities
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Provides patient care based upon individualized plan of care as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Physician including patient's physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual psychosocial, and education needs.
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Monitors and documents patient status and condition which may include vital signs, drains, dressings, and lab values.
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Informs appropriate Registered Nurse/Physician of activities performed, observations of patients and their responses, and changes in patient status.
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Maintain and/or ensures accurate maintenance of patient's medical records and treats patient records as confidential.
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Collects and documents data as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Physician, which may require the use of specialilzed equipment such as glucometer, pulse oximetry, etc. Orients patient/family to room and unit routines
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Administers and documents administration of medications per policy
Supervisory/Management Responsibility
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Post high school education up to 18 months
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
SOUTH CAROLINA LPN license (Lawson Code NLPN)
In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements
N/A
Other Required Skills and Experience
N/A
Work Shift
Night (United States of America)
Location
Richland
Facility
1510 Richland Hospital
Department
15106512 8W Accountable Care Unit
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