Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Ambulatory, Cardiology, FT, Days

Prisma Health•Seneca, SC

10d

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 must comply 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 role is in Cardiology and works the day shift. The LPN provides delegated care based on individualized plans, assists with examinations and procedures, coordinates diagnostic testing and referrals, documents patient information, and supports patient education and self-care. The position also includes maintaining supplies and equipment, preparing and cleaning exam rooms, handling clinically related calls and messages, and administering medications and treatments as directed or permitted by protocol. This is a non-management position that reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. No prior experience is required. A current qualifying LPN license and completion of an approved LPN program or recognized program equivalency are required. The position is bonus eligible.

Requirements

Completion of an LPN program recognized by the State Board of Nursing, or program equivalency recognized by the State Board of Nursing.
Current LPN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State, or a license to practice as an LPN in the state where the team member works.
No experience required.

Responsibilities

Provides delegated patient care based on individualized plans of care and patients’ physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and educational needs.
Assists providers with examinations, procedures, and other patient-care activities.
Arranges appointments for diagnostic testing, consultations, referrals, and hospital admission.
Monitors and maintains medical supplies and ensures equipment functions properly.
Documents vital statistics and other encounter data in patient charts and ensures required records are present.
Obtains brief medical histories and chief complaints from patients.
Promotes positive health behaviors and self-care skills through patient education.
Prepares exam rooms with appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment; cleans rooms between examinations and procedures.
Receives and returns clinically related calls and messages, screening and forwarding those requiring provider action.
Completes medical or physical history forms and related information for insurance companies.
May administer oral and injectable medications as directed by a provider; administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocol.
Serves as a role model and helps educate and mentor other care-team members.
Attends department and organization meetings and completes annual and as-needed compliance training.
Uses supplies and resources safely and efficiently and maintains a clean, safe, and caring environment.
Takes responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
May serve as a preceptor or unit champion, or participate in shared governance.
Adheres to organizational compliance requirements, policies, and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.