Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Department

MUSC (Med. Univ of South Carolina) - Orangeburg, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

Orangeburg, SC

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About the position

The main emergency department is a 43-bed level III trauma ED with level II SAFE designation. The main ED has a sister unit, a free-standing emergency department located in Denmark, SC. This position is for a full-time role requiring 36 hours per week, consisting of 3x12-hour shifts, with an obligation to work every other weekend. The role involves utilizing the nursing process under the direction of the RN to deliver patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care according to established policies and procedures under the direction of a RN.
• Administer medication according to scope of practice, perform reassessments, collect data, take histories, initiate IV access, provide wound care, and assist in activities of daily living.
• Document findings and information in the medical record.
• Communicate appropriate medical and clinical information to the staff as required.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy, maintaining confidentiality of patient and unit care data.
• Provide first line customer service response.
• Follow the RMC Standards of Behaviors.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program.
• Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, either from the American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers or an AHA recognized equivalent, or from the American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.