Licensed Practical Nurse - Temporary

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for total nursing care of patients
• Responsible for patient admissions and discharges (along with patient education)
• Visit each patient throughout the shift and instruct ancillary staff in the needs of patients
• Interact with staff, patients, families, and physicians, nurse practitioners to provide optimum care for each patient
• Note any changes in patient’s mental status, physical status, monitor signs and symptoms of withdrawal status during a shift and communicate same to appropriate staff
• Document all pertinent information in resident’s electronic medical record daily and follow up with other staff to insure accuracy of care
• Respect rights and privacy of each patient while fulfilling responsibilities for their care
• Avoid administering medications according to established procedures and in a timely manner
• Encourage patient participation in unit meetings and groups
• Encourage staff interaction with patients during waking hours
• Keep Nursing Supervisor informed regarding performance of personnel assigned to the unit
• Absolute assumption of all duties as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the state of South Carolina and in good standing with a current active license
• Excellent customer service skills
• A valid SC driver’s license
• BCLS certification in all areas
• One-year work OR clinical experience in medical/surgical or substance abuse as a Licensed Practical Nurse and experience in electronic medical record charting is preferred, but not mandatory