Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Ambulatory, Orthopedics Spartanburg, FT

Company: Prisma Health
Location: Spartanburg
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Job SummaryProvides 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 ResponsibilityThis is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.Minimum RequirementsCompletion of a LPN program recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.No experience required.Required Licensure/Registrations/CertificationsLicensed to practice as a LPN in South Carolina.In Lieu Of The Above Minimum RequirementsIn lieu of completion of a LPN program, will accept program equivalency recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.Work ShiftDay (United States of America)LocationSHCC SpartanburgFacility2165 Ortho - SpartanburgDepartment21651000 Ortho - Spartanburg-Practice OperationsShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

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