Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Ambulatory Practice, Pediatrics & Internal Medicine, FT

Company: Prisma Health
Location: Duncan
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Job SummaryProvides routine, standardized nursing care for patients under the supervision of the physician.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.
• Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other activities related to direct patient care.
• Arranges for patient appointments for diagnostic testing, consults, referrals and admission to hospital. - - - -
• Monitors and maintains stock of medical supplies and proper functioning of equipment.
• Documents patient's vital statistics and other encounter data into patient chart and ensures that all required records are in the chart. Obtains brief medical history and chief complaint from patients.
• Calls in prescriptions for patients according to physician order.
• Promotes positive health behaviors and self-care skills through patient education. - - - - - - - -
• Prepares exam rooms with appropriate instruments, supplies and equipment. Cleans exam rooms between procedures and exams.
• Receives and returns clinically related telephone calls; screening and forwarding those requiring physician action.
• Completes medical/physical history forms and other related information for insurance companies.
• Informs physician of changes in schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned.Supervisory/Management Responsibility
  • 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 - No experience required.In Lieu Of
      • In lieu of completion of a LPN program, will accept program equivalency recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
        • Licensed to practice as an LPN in South Carolina.
        • 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
          • NAWork ShiftDay (United States of America)LocationPediatrics & Internal Medicine - DuncanFacility2500 Peds and IM - Squires PointDepartment25001000 Peds and IM - Squires Point - Practice OperationsShare 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.

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