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

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Job Summary

Provides routine, standardized nursing care for patients under the supervision of the physician.

Bonus

This position is bonus eligible, follow this link for details​.

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 Responsibility

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Completion of a LPN program recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.

No experience required.

Required Licensure / Registrations / Certifications

Licensed to practice as a LPN in South Carolina.

In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements

In lieu of completion of a LPN program, will accept program equivalency recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.

Guidelines for Changes in LPN Licensure

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.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Oconee Medical Campus

Facility

2422 Gastroenterology-Seneca

Department

Gastroenterology-Seneca-Practice Operations

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