Lpn/Ma-Prn

SouthCoast Health•Savannah, GA

21h

About The Position

SouthCoast Health is seeking a PRN LPN/MA for its Nephrology Department in Savannah. The role provides professional nursing care to clinic patients under a provider’s direction or delegation and within the scope of Georgia nursing regulations and SouthCoast Health policies. The position supports health promotion, maintenance, and illness management while conveying a positive image of the clinic. The LPN/MA coordinates clinic patient flow and clinical services, prepares charts and patients for appointments and procedures, collects and documents clinical information, and assists providers with examinations, tests, treatments, and procedures. The role also supports care coordination, preventive-care follow-up, medication management, patient inquiries, and quality-improvement documentation. The work is primarily in a clinical setting and may involve exposure to infectious materials. The position requires standing and walking for extended periods, occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 20 pounds, and frequent communication, hearing, eye-hand coordination, and keyboarding. Patient information must be kept strictly confidential and accessed only as needed for job duties.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
At least one year of clinical experience; hospital or office practice experience is preferred.
Current Georgia LPN license.
Pass initial clinical skills competencies and initial and annual medication proficiency exams with a score of at least 80%.
Current BLS/CPR certification.
Knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in clinical skills.
Knowledge of infection control, environmental safety, patient confidentiality, and medical charge reporting and records.
Skill in appropriate assessment and assistance techniques, universal precautions, safe workplace practices, confidentiality, health information management and charting, tact, and computer use.
Ability to work independently within departmental policies and procedures, communicate clearly, act professionally with personnel and patients, work effectively with providers and staff, and respond flexibly to changing demands.
Complete initial Hepatitis B screening and initial and annual TB screening/testing.
Ability to perform essential job functions unaided or with a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in a hospital or office practice setting.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient flow in the clinic and work with coworkers to ensure necessary clinical services are provided on the day of service.
Prepare patient charts by reviewing and gathering relevant medical history, medications, lab results, imaging, and progress notes; ensure the Electronic Health Record is complete before closing the chart.
Prepare patients for examinations and special procedures.
Obtain and record vital signs, including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, pain, and temperature.
Interview patients to identify current medical needs and relevant history, and reconcile medications at every visit.
Document findings, observations, care activities, and interventions in medical records according to professional standards and procedures.
Perform clinical duties assigned by providers and assist with examinations, diagnostic procedures, tests, treatments, and special procedures.
Provide direct patient care as ordered and assist patients in setting self-management goals that support healthy behaviors.
Monitor referrals to other healthcare providers and follow up to track patients’ progress and treatment status.
Generate reports or lists and remind patients or families about needed preventive services, such as vaccinations, wellness screenings, and laboratory tests.
Update patient plans of care and document care coordination and interventions while integrating quality measures and improvement initiatives.
Respond promptly and courteously to patient questions or concerns about care and medication instructions, and handle prescription call-ins.
Communicate with pharmacies about medication issues, refills, and other medication-management matters.
Assist with obtaining medication prior authorizations as needed.
Maintain patient confidentiality and use patient information only to perform job responsibilities.