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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
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.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Verdae Practices
Facility
2098 Surgery - Minimally Invasive
Department
20981000 Surgery - Minimally Invasive-Practice Operations
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