Licensed Practical Nurse - Inpatient Rehab Unit

Job description

Job Description Summary
The MUSC Orangeburg Inpatient Rehab Unit is a 24-bed acute rehabilitation unit in which the nurses work closely with therapists and other disciplines to help the patient achieve the best mobility and level of independence possible following strokes, traumas, surgeries, etc. Patients on this unit must have the ability to tolerate 3 hours of therapy per day for 5-6 days per week.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC004827 ORBG - IP Rehab Nursing
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-24
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Work Shift
Job Description
Job Summary
Utilizes nursing process under the direction of the RN to deliver patient care.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from accredited school of nursing. Current LPN license in the state of South Carolina. Some clinical or hospital experience is preferred but not required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
Work Environment
Regularly exposed to infectious, contagious and blood borne diseases. Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. Exposed to unpleasant elements including accidents, injuries and illnesses. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Must be able to handle emergency or crisis situations. Must be able to handle emergency or crisis situations. Is occasionally subject to irregular hours. Occasional exposure to radiation.
Supervisory Responsibilities
CNA, WS, Tech, MOA.
Financial Responsibilities
Financial stewardship of supplies and resources.
Essential Functions
Provide direct patient care according to established policies and procedures under the direction of a RN. Administers medication according to scope of practice, performs reassessments, collects data, takes histories, initiates IV access, provide wound care and assists in activities of daily living. Documents in the medical record, findings and information. Communicate appropriate medical and clinical information to the staff as required. Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy. Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit care data. Provides first line customer service response. Follows the MUSC Standards of Behaviors. Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
Physical requirements are primarily related to the essential functions of any job. In order to perform the essential functions of this position, you must be able to stand up to twelve (12) hours, walk, sit, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, talk, hear and smell. Must be able to lift or exert energy up to 35 pounds. The Regional Medical Center has purchased patient transfer/lift devices to reduce the physical lifting of patients. Safe patient handling equipment is to be utilized for the transfer and lifting of patients greater than 35 pounds.
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe and area that can be seen up/down or left/right) and depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances).
Mental Requirements
Ability to read and interpret business or safety manuals, clinical or technical procedures or regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondence and/or manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, patients, families, other employees and medical staff. Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to multitask and prioritize assigned and assumed responsibilities to complete tasks as necessary.
Population Served
This position primarily interacts with all age groups and provides direct patient care. All staff members must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to meet the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related needs of the persons in the assigned work area. Staff members must be able to understand and respond to the expectations and needs of patients, family members and visitors from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from accredited school of nursing. Current LPN license in the state of South Carolina. Some clinical or hospital experience is preferred but not required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
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