Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse (Cheraw) - Home Health Essential Functions Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values. Responsible for assisting with revisits within a geographical area. Supervised by Team Clinical Manager, McLeod Home Health. Works under the direction of the primary RN. Collaborates with all caregiver staff: team RN, PT, OT, ST, MSW for interdisciplinary coordination of patient care; Responsible for independent actions consistent with the professional standards of nursing practice. Demonstrates ability in exhibiting good communication skills, attention to guest relations focusing on the patient as a client. Good interpersonal relationships. Good writing skills and computer literacy are desirable. Organizational and time management skills desirable. Must be able to handle potential problems related to safety issues for staff and patients in all settings. Must be familiar with the principles of growth and development over the life span and the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpretation of information needed for each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs to provide the care needed. High degree of maturity, self-motivation, creativity, initiative and independent judgement required. Must have responsible, ethical, self-initiating professional behavior. Effective interpersonal skills, empathy and ability to listen and plan with staff, patients/customers/physicians are essential characteristics. Must be able to efficiently communicate with a diverse population. Self-awareness and self-evaluation are important characteristics as are accuracy in collecting data, completion of records and follow-up. Works closely with other staff, physicians, other external agencies and groups. Adheres to dress code. Presents a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance. Adheres to department attendance policy. Demonstrates punctuality and good attendance. Schedule: Full Time; 80 hours biweekly. Qualifications/Training: At least one year of nursing experience required. One year home care highly desirable. Previous home care experience preferred. Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education: Must possess a current valid SC driver's license and automobile insurance as required by law. Must be at least 21 years old to be covered under McLeod Health's fleet vehicle insurance policy. Must meet McLeod policy for driving eligibility. License and registration as required by state law. LPN License, BLS Certification. Possession of professional liability insurance is encouraged. Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer.