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

Prisma Health•Seneca, SC

61d•Onsite

About The Position

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Provides routine, standardized nursing care for patients under the supervision of the physician.

Requirements

Completion of a LPN program recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.
No experience required.
Licensed to practice as a LPN in South Carolina.
In lieu of completion of a LPN program, will accept program equivalency recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

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.