Licensed Practical Nurse - Inpatient Rehab, Part Time

Job Description Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Center reports to the Director of Nursing. Under general supervision by a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at the competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired medical and functional outcomes.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC003608 FLO - Rehab - IP (FMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-23

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

Work Shift

Job Description

The Licensed Practical Nurse in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Center reports to the Director of Nursing. Under general supervision by a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at the competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired medical and functional outcomes.

Additional Job Description

Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program with six months of patient care experience required. Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state. A current CPR card is required; either an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers card or an American Red Cross Professional Rescuer card. Ability to demonstrate commitment to patient centered care philosophy as evidenced by effective communications skills, professional demeanor, and excellent interpersonal skills. Ability and motivation to articulate and support departmental philosophy of excellent guest relations. Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Must be computer literate. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

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