Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Ambulatory, Geriatric Medicine, FT at Prisma Health summary:

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) provide routine nursing care under physician supervision, assisting with examinations, procedures, and patient education. They manage medical supplies, document patient information, arrange appointments, and handle clinical communications. The role supports geriatric ambulatory patients by promoting positive health behaviors and ensuring smooth clinical operations in healthcare settings.

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Job Summary

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

Bonus

This position is bonus eligible, follow thislinkfor details​.

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 andother 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.

One year experience as a LPN.

Required Licensure/Registrations/Certifications

Licensed to practice as a LPN in South Carolina.

In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements

In lieu of 1 year of LPN experience, will accept successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or successful completion of a comparable residency program from another organization.

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

Patewood Outpt Ctr/Med Offices

Facility

2127 Geriatric LTC

Department

21271000 Geriatric LTC-Practice Operations

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Keywords:

licensed practical nurse, LPN, geriatrics nursing, ambulatory care, patient care, medical documentation, patient education, clinical support, medical supplies management, healthcare nursing

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