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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 patient appointments for diagnostic testing, consults, referrals, and hospital admissions.
- Monitors and maintains stock of medical supplies and equipment.
- Documents patient's vital statistics and other encounter data into patient charts and ensures all required records are in place. Obtains brief medical history and chief complaint from patients.
- Calls in prescriptions for patients as per physician's 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 schedule changes.
Supervisory/Management Responsibility
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Completion of a LPN program recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.
No experience required.
Required Licensure/Registrations/Certifications
Licensed to practice as a LPN in South Carolina.
In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements
In lieu of completion of a LPN program, will accept program equivalency recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.
Guidelines for Changes in LPN Licensure
If an LPN team member working in this position obtains RN licensure, Prisma Health will accept RN licensure for a limited time until the team member can be placed in an RN position. Team members should immediately notify their manager and Talent Acquisition if they are scheduled to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam or have obtained RN licensure.
Work Shift
Location
Family Medicine - Walhalla
Facility
1081 Family Medicine Walhalla
Department
10816820 Rural Health
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