Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
HEALTH CARE PARTNERS
Marion, SC
Department: Nursing
Report To: Director of Nursing
Position Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing nursing
care to the patients under the direction of a physician or healthcare provider.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collection of selected data about the health status of a patient.
- Administer medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by provider
- Monitor and record patient vital signs and symptoms, communicating any significant
- changes to the healthcare team.
- Assist with diagnostic tests and follow up appointments, ensuring patients receive
- appropriate care.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, ensuring confidentiality and
- compliance with regulatory standards.
- Provide care for each patient in a safe, comfortable, and private environment.
- Provide preventive care information/education that correlates with patient age, sex, and
- health issues.
- Maintain current knowledge of HEDIS/UDS Measures and review with every patient.
- Assist in wound care, dressing changes, and other routine medical procedures.
- Ensure the cleanliness and organization of patient rooms, equipment, and supplies.
- Adhere to infection control protocols and contribute to maintaining a safe and
- clean/sterile environment to prevent the spread of diseases.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and training opportunities to enhance
- nursing skills and company development.
- Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families regarding
- healthcare procedures and self-care techniques.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams and other healthcare professionals to develop and
- implement individualized care plans.
- Effective, accurate patient documentation in real time.
- Assist with other duties/activities as assigned.
- Responds to emergency situations
- All other Duties as Assigned
Skills and Qualifications:
- Ability to administer a variety of treatments and medications as directed.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to use various types of equipment for examination and treatment procedures.
- Ability to take and interpret vital signs.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.
- Knowledge of the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to
- provide patient care and treatment.
- Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room
- procedures.
- Knowledge of medications and their effects on patients.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a
- safe work environment.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in busy or emergency situations.
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone and in writing.
- Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including but not
- limited to standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal
- appearance.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
- physicians, management and peers.
Requirements:
- Current State of South Carolina LPN Licensure.
- American Heart CPR certification
- Experience in a clinical or healthcare setting.
- Strong organization skills and multitasking abilities.
- Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with focus on providing exceptional patient
- care.
- Compassion and patient-centered approach.
- Ability to prioritize workload.
- Attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
- Flexibility to work various locations and hours.
- Revised 10/31/2025
- Physical Requirements:
- Able to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.
- Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the Telephone.
- Requires occasional lifting, upwards of 15lbs, including assisting patients when required.
- Adequate
- Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking,
- squatting and sitting, with some heavy lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly
- throughout a regular work shift.
- Requires exposure to communicable disease and/or bodily fluids.
Health Care Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer