Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Ambulatory Care, Outpatient Oncology Infusion, FT, Days

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

About The Position

Under the supervision of a provider and in collaboration with other team members, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides basic nursing care in a non-acute ambulatory patient setting. Care is provided in accordance with the State Board of Nursing, Nurse Practice Act, professional standards of care, state regulations, accreditation standards, and Prisma Health’s philosophy, policies, and procedures. The position is in Outpatient Oncology Infusion at Cancer Centers - Eastside, Greenville Memorial Hospital, and works the day shift. The LPN provides delegated patient care, assists with examinations and procedures, coordinates appointments and referrals, documents patient information, educates patients, prepares and cleans exam rooms, handles clinically related calls and messages, and administers prescribed medications and treatments within approved nursing protocols. The role also supports a safe care environment, resource stewardship, ongoing professional development, and education and mentoring of the care team. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. No prior experience is required. Applicants must have completed an LPN program recognized by the State Board of Nursing, or an accepted equivalent, and hold an appropriate current LPN license.

Requirements

Completion of an LPN program recognized by the State Board of Nursing; an equivalent program recognized by the State Board of Nursing is accepted in lieu of program completion.
No experience required.
Hold a current LPN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State, or be licensed to practice as an LPN in the state where the team member works.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care based on an individualized plan of care delegated by the Registered Nurse or provider, addressing physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and educational needs.
Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and other patient-care activities.
Arrange appointments for diagnostic testing, consultations, referrals, and hospital admission.
Monitor and maintain medical supplies and ensure equipment functions properly.
Document vital statistics and encounter data in patient charts, ensure required records are present, and obtain brief medical histories and chief complaints.
Promote positive health behaviors and self-care skills through patient education.
Prepare exam rooms with appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Clean exam rooms between examinations and procedures.
Receive and return clinically related telephone calls and messages; screen and forward messages requiring provider action.
Complete medical and physical history forms and related information for insurance companies.
Administer oral and injectable medications as directed by a provider, when applicable.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
Serve as a role model and participate in educating and mentoring other care-team members.
Attend department and organization meetings.
Complete annual and as-needed compliance training.
Use supplies and resources safely and efficiently.
Maintain a clean, safe, and caring environment for patients, families, and staff.
Take responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
May serve as a preceptor or unit champion, or participate in shared governance.
Follow organizational compliance requirements, policies, and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.