Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-Home Health, Part Time, Day

Prisma Health
United States, South Carolina, Columbia
Aug 09, 2025
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Assesses, develops, implements and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients. Responsible for coordinating with other disciplines and agencies involved with patient's care. Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Implements the nursing care plan for each patient. Provides nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic and preventive procedures according to the plan of care as assigned. Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate. Prepares equipment and materials for treatments. Assists the RN in performing specialized procedures. Observes aseptic technique as required. Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and RN reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition. Evaluates with the registered nurse the effectiveness of the LPN's nursing service to the patient and family under the guidance of the registered nurse. Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments and care of patient. Prepares clinical and progress notes. Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home. Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques. Participates in patient care conferences and discusses the need for involvement of other members of the health team, such as physical therapist, speech therapist, occupational therapist, and medical social worker. Submits any changes in schedule to clinical manager on a daily basis. Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures. Attends staff meetings, patient care conferences, and in-services as scheduled. Participates in medical record audits as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. Minimum Requirements Education - Completion of an LPN program recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing. Experience - One (1) year experience as an LPN. Experience in Home Health preferred. In Lieu Of In lieu of one (1) year of LPN experience, will accept successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or successful completion of a comparable residency program from another organization. In lieu of completion of a LPN program, will accept program equivalency recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing. In lieu of one (1) year of LPN experience, will accept candidates enrolled in an accredited LPN to RN transition program. Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses Licensed to practice as an LPN in South Carolina Valid driver's license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart; and proof of auto insurance. If an LPN team member working in this position obtains RN licensure, Prisma Health will accept RN licensure for a limited time until the team member can be placed in an RN position. Team members should immediately notify their manager and Talent Acquisition if they are scheduled to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam or have obtained RN licensure. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this agency Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Baptist Facility 1521 Home Health - Midlands Department 15217400 Home Nursing Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.