Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Unit

Licensed Practical Nurse
The Licensed Practical Nurse, under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provides direct age-specific care to selected residents and performs selected activities, utilizing the Resident Assessment Instrument and the Nursing process based on delegation by the Registered Nurse. Must be able to provide and understand the specific communication, developmental, treatment needs of residents, staff and others coming into the facility facilities and visitors ranging in age from early adult to late adult.
Minimum Requirements
Education
~ High School Diploma or Equivalent required and must have Graduate of nursing program

Experience
~ Strong computer skills with accuracy in typing; ability to coordinate and file (electronically and paper) alphabetically; excellent professional communication skills

License/Registration/Certifications
~ License from an approved nursing program

Core Job Responsibilities
Organizational:
Monitors and controls noise at desk to ensure professional conduct and appearance; assures the nursing station desk is attended
Maintains a clean, neat, and organized desk area to facilitate workflow, ensuring confidential and PHI information is properly secured
Equipment:
Skilled in data entry - Microsoft Word and Excel
Skillfully operate and maintain computer, printer, and fax machines; telephone system
Quality:
Routinely maintains standards of CMS/ Medicare/Medicaid Standards and other licensing and regulatory agencies
Demonstrates practice to maintain a safe environment and reports safety issues for residents, visitors, co-workers, and self
Recognizes risk management situations and reports them in a timely manner
Promptly reports equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel; uses chain of command when reporting problems/concerns
Demonstrates compliance with policies regarding HIPAA and resident confidentiality, confidentiality of facility information and residents - rights and responsibilities; demonstrates knowledge of the purpose of the Ethics Committee, including referral process
Successfully completes initial orientation and annual required computerized training, competencies and annual health evaluation
Development:
Attends unit staff meetings, applying knowledgeable of facility's policies and procedures, medical terminology and specific services of departments
Identifies and actively supports positive relations within team and across department lines; maintains an open and positive attitude by a willingness to participate in new initiatives
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System