Licensed Practical Nurse (Lpn) - Ambulatory Practice, Five Forks Internal Medicine, FT

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Job Summary

Provides routine, standardized nursing care for patients under the supervision of the physician.

Accountabilities

• 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 hospital.

• Monitors and maintains stock of medical supplies and proper functioning of equipment. .

• Documents patient's vital statistics and other encounter data into patient chart and ensures that all required records are in the chart. Obtains brief medical history and chief complaint from patients.

• Calls in prescriptions for patients according to physician order.

• 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.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Post high school education up to 18 months: Post high school education in an accredited school of nursing

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

South Carolina LPN License (Lawson Code NLPN)

CPR Certification

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Five Forks Internal Medicine

Facility

2328 Five Forks Family & Internal Medicine

Department

23281000 Five Forks Family & Internal Medicine-Practice Operations

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