LPN I-Medpsych

LPN I-Medpsych

Requirements

• Completion of a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program
• Minimum of six months experience as LPN 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
• Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Must be computer literate

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to patients using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation)
• Directs and leads other assigned team members and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care
• Provide patient/family centered care using the nursing process and focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment through ensuring patient privacy and responsive, respectful, accepting, and professional behavior
• Demonstrates the ability to function in a professional setting through active participation in a professional practice model
• Coordinates the effective and efficient delivery of patient care services through the application of care management principles
• Identifies clinical priorities and initiates action to improve patient outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.