LPN - SCC CARDIOLOGY

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE JOB TITLE: Licensed Practical Nurse DEPARTMENT: SCC Cardiology FULL TIME/PRN: Full Time JOB SUMMARY Provides nursing care under RN direction; performs assessments within scope, medication administration, documentation, and patient education. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Current LPN license (MS); effective communication skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • CPR certification. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Collect, monitor, and report patient information. • Assist admission/discharge; provide teaching. • Administer medications safely; infection prevention. • Support staffing and teamwork; document accurately. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods. • Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling. • Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs independently; >50 lbs with assistance/devices. • Assist with patient repositioning and transfers using proper body mechanics and equipment. • Manual dexterity for clinical procedures and computer use; adequate vision, hearing, and speech. All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the essential functions of the position. South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.