Job description
What do our current nurses value at Saint Simons & UHS?
An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Licensed Professional Nurse (LPN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Licensed Professional Nurse (LPN) with UHS.
Saint Simons By-The-Sea is seeking a LPN for 7a-7p shift. This position administers nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care. Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients; maintains a therapeutic relationship with all patients; and performs tasks and duties within the scope of their license
Some responsibilities include, but are not limited too:
- Manages medication of patients by ensuring physician orders are implemented, evaluated and properly documented in each patient’s medication record.
- Administers proper medication to each patient in a timely manner following the guidelines governing the administration of medication by the state Board of Nursing. Recognizes and reports any abnormal dosages to the Nursing Supervisor.
- Observes, assesses, and reports the patient’s signs, symptoms, and behaviors and any subsequent treatment and/or interventions and records same in the medical record according to facility policy.
- Provides individual instruction to patients and their families concerning medications, health, and medical needs.
- Contributes to the evaluation of the responses of individuals or groups to nursing interventions administered by self and others by documenting and communicating appropriate data and by contributing to the modification of the strategy of care on the basis of evaluation.
- Assures cleanliness and orderliness of the assigned area and proactively assists in all security, maintenance, and safety functions as required for the overall facility to help maintain the physical environment to assure the safety of patients and staff.
- Complies with all company policies, procedures, and other regulatory requirements and reports any known or suspected violations to the supervisor or through other means identified in company policy. Maintain confidentiality of all patient records per program guidelines.
- Ensures the rights of all patients are observed and protected through the use of appropriate and respectful communication, proper de-escalation techniques, and correct physical restraint methods when necessary.
Benefits for Licensed Professionsl Nurse (LPN) include:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- Tuition Assistance
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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