Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Ambulatory, Geriatric Care, FT, Days

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

1d•Onsite

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 delivered 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 bonus eligible. The LPN provides care based on individualized plans delegated by a Registered Nurse or provider, assists with examinations and procedures, coordinates appointments and referrals, documents patient information, provides patient education, and supports safe, clean, well-stocked clinical spaces. The role also includes administering medications and treatments as directed and participating in the education and mentoring of care-team members. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The work shift is day shift at Patewood Outpatient Center/Medical Offices in the Geriatric LTC-Practice Operations department.

Requirements

Complete an LPN program recognized by the State Board of Nursing, or have a program equivalency recognized by the State Board of Nursing.
Hold a current LPN compact/multistate license recognized by an NCSBN Compact State, or be licensed to practice as an LPN in the state where working.
No experience required.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care based on individualized plans of care delegated by a Registered Nurse or provider, addressing patients’ physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and educational needs.
Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and other patient-care activities.
Arrange patient appointments for diagnostic testing, consultations, referrals, and hospital admissions.
Monitor and maintain medical-supply stock and ensure equipment functions properly.
Document vital statistics and other encounter information in patient charts and ensure required records are present.
Obtain brief medical histories and chief complaints from patients.
Promote positive health behaviors and self-care skills through patient education.
Prepare examination rooms with appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment; clean rooms between examinations and procedures.
Receive and return clinically related telephone calls and messages, screening and forwarding those 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, and 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 and 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.
Adhere to organizational compliance requirements, policies, and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.