License Practical Nurse (LPN)-Ambulatory, Upstate Family Medicine, FT, Day
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Job Summary
Provides 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 Responsibility
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Post high school education up to 18 months : Post high school education in an accredited school of nursing
Required Certifications / Registrations / Licenses
South Carolina LPN License (Lawson Code NLPN)
In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements
N / A
Other Required Skills and Experience
CPR Certification required.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Upstate Family Medicine
Facility
1083 Family & Internal Medicine - Seneca
Department
10836820 PH Family & Internal Medicine - Seneca
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