Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Ambulatory Practice, Gastroenterology, FT

Company: Prisma Health
Location: Seneca
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.Accountabilities

• 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.Supervisory/Management ResponsibilityThis is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.Minimum RequirementsCompletion of a LPN program recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.No experience required.Required Licensure/Registrations/CertificationsLicensed to practice as a LPN in South Carolina.In Lieu Of The Above Minimum RequirementsIn lieu of completion of a LPN program, will accept program equivalency recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.Guidelines for Changes in LPN LicensureIf 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.Work ShiftDay (United States of America)LocationOconee Medical CampusFacility2422 Gastroenterology-SenecaDepartment24221000 Gastroenterology-Seneca-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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