Licensed Pratical Nurse (LPN)- Ambulatory, Pelham Family Medicine, FT, Day

Prisma Health • Greenville, SC

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Pelham Family Medicine involves providing routine nursing care to patients under the supervision of a physician. The role emphasizes patient education, assisting with examinations, and ensuring the proper functioning of medical supplies and equipment. The LPN will be responsible for documenting patient information and promoting positive health behaviors.

Requirements

• Completion of an LPN program recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.
• Licensed to practice as an LPN in South Carolina.

Nice To Haves

• 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 the hospital.
• Monitors and maintains stock of medical supplies and ensures proper functioning of equipment.
• Documents patient's vital statistics and other encounter data into patient charts.
• Obtains brief medical history and chief complaint from patients.
• Calls in prescriptions for patients according to physician orders.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree